By: Abraham Isaac
The Faculty of Social Science Student Association (SOSSA), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Chapter has observed the debate and aspirants' manifestoes in preparation for the April 14 election.
The event which was held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Center (MRC), yesterday had in attendance various aspirants across departments of the faculty. The candidates publicly declared the plans they intend to achieve if they emerge winners.
Meanwhile, the executives of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ) AAUA chapter monitored the manifesto and debate process alongside the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) chairman and stakeholders.
In his manifesto, the presidential aspirant, Simon Sunday, popularly known as Empire
from the department of Political Science contesting unopposed emphasized engaging collective responsibility to achieve desired goals for the benefit of the faculty, students, and the university at large.
"I will take it upon myself to ensure all elected executives work together to fill loopholes in any position," he said.
Sunday promised that students' interests will be protected as long as they obey constituted authorities. He further described education in the university as a "right" and "not a privilege."
He added: "I will work with the Dean, HODs, departmental presidents, lecturers, and other faculty officers to provide an enabling environment where SOSSITES interests will be protected."
ECHO MEDIA gathered that eight out of the ten available positions were unopposed.
The Vice-President aspirant, Giwa Yusra promised to help SOSSITES strike a balance between their academics, social, sports, and other aspects of their lives.
She said: "Asides from my constitutional duties, I intend to incorporate the following ideas: 'Know Your Words Initiative', is a weekly online message consisting of five words, their transcription, and their meanings. Also, a skills workshop where SOSSITES will learn various freelance skills aimed at self-reliance.
"I will organize academic tournaments to feature spelling bees, debates, and quizzes. This is to aid teamwork among students and improve students' intellectual capability," she disclosed.
Other aspirants include Oladele Sunday, General Secretary from Sociology; Ibukun Mercy, Assistant General Secretary from Economics; Adewale Olamide from Psychology and Arowoselu Ibitayo from Political Science, contesting for the post of Treasurer; Owonikoko Kemisola, Welfare Director from Mass Communication; Atere Ayobami from Political Science and Adams Victor from Psychology both vying for the post of Social Director; Esesuru Samuel, Sports Director from Sociology; and Jenty Henry, Public Relations Officer from Psychology.
The Faculty's IEC Chairman, Akinola Oluwaferanmi known as Jega issued a stern warning to contestants and their agents against campaigning in any form via any medium.
He further engaged members of the faculty on election education about how to vote appropriately while he also announced that the election on Friday will commence at 9 a.m. at FASA LT.
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