UPDATE!: Prof Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak loses seat as EMU Rector!

The Rector of Eastern Mediterranean University, Prof Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak has lost his seat as the General Overseer of the oldest institution of higher learning in North Cyprus. As was reported earlier, October 14th marked the end of his official mandate and it was generally believed that he will retain his seat for another term in office but the opposite was the case.

Information has it that EMU has a new rector whose name is yet to be revealed. Accordingly, Prof Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak took to twitter to express his displeasure on the way he lost the office of Rector of EMU. At the time of writing this report, the EMU website is yet to be updated to reflect the changes in leadership.

Screenshot of Twitter status updates below: @EMU_Rector

The news of the appointment of a new rector for EMU was received with a lot of misgivings by both old and new students. There was a tangible fear among the International Students who presently enjoy a 50% scholarship/reduction in tuition across all departments, a move that was spearheaded by the outgoing rector, Prof Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak

"I don't know what is going to happen. I just wish they retain the scholarship. The rector is a good man. I wonder what's going on," an Iranian Masters student said. 

Whatever they want to do, let them go ahead. At least the school no go close down (...won't be closed down), added another Nigerian student.

According to tweets on his verified twitter page, Prof Dr. Abdullah Y. Öztoprak maintained that he won over 75% of the votes cast and has the support of over 96% of EMU Senate. He also signified his intent and resolve to appeal the decision not to re-appoint him.

More on this as the news unfolds...
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