Four Students Suspended Over Senator Twayen Incident

SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County – The administration of Nimba University has suspended four students and issued written warnings to four others following an investigation into an October 9, 2026, incident in which Nimba County Senator Nya D. Twayen Jr. was reportedly prevented from entering the university campus.

The disciplinary measures followed findings by a university-appointed investigative committee that examined the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and identified students allegedly involved.

According to the university, the investigation established violations of institutional regulations, including unlawful assembly, obstruction of the senator’s movement, dissemination of false information against university authorities, and failure to follow established grievance procedures.

The committee also reported that one student was found in possession of a knife during the incident, which the administration described as a serious breach of campus safety regulations.

Among those suspended is Emmanuel B. Newon, Chairman of the Students’ Liberation Party (SLP), who received a two-semester suspension.

Princeton G. Quiah, Chairman of the SUP/PROSA Alliance, was suspended for one semester, while Darlington Fehn received a two-semester suspension after the committee reported finding him in possession of a knife.

Another student, Emmanuel Beondolo, was also suspended for two semesters.

Additionally, four other students implicated in the incident received formal written warnings.

The administration has also ordered repairs to the university’s damaged entrance gate following the confrontation.

University authorities said the disciplinary actions are intended to restore order, strengthen institutional discipline, and promote peaceful coexistence on campus.

The October 9 incident attracted public attention after Senator Twayen was reportedly denied entry to the university, raising concerns about tensions between student groups and the institution’s administration.

The suspensions come amid broader discussions about student activism, institutional accountability, and the need to balance students’ rights to peaceful expression with campus safety and university regulations.