WHO'LL WIN?
By: Emmanuel Oluwadola and Boluwatife Adedokun
Today [May 4, 2023] is a big day on the campus of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State as students are ready to elect their Students Union (SU) executives for the 2022/2023 academic session.
The campus is buzzing with excitement and anticipation as posters and banners adorn every available space, bearing the names and slogans of the candidates vying for various positions. The air was filled with the sound of manifestoes and debates two days ago, as the candidates made their final pitches to the student body.
The atmosphere in AAUA is electric as students gather in groups, discussing the merits of each candidate and the promises they have made. There is a sense of camaraderie and unity among the students as they will all come together to exercise their voting power to have a say in the future direction of the university.
The excitement is palpable, and everyone will eagerly wait after voting ended today for the announcement of the election results, which will determine the new leaders of the student body.
The fate will be decided today at the CBT Centre of the institution starting from 8:00 AM to 2: 00 PM. ECHO MEDIA gathered that everything is in order, but some students are groaning over the management's decision of 'no payment of 2022/2023 academic session school fees, no vote' which could disenfranchise thousands of students.
Further information revealed that several pleas were made by concerned bodies to ensure those who have not fully registered for the current academic session to exercise their right but it yielded no positive results, posing a further challenge.
According to the constituted authority, before anyone can be declared winner, especially the unopposed, the constitution demands a 2/3rd vote of the electorates that will converge today at Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall (OBJ) on or before 12:00 PM for accreditation.
AAUA has over 20,000 students and the number of student voters that will cast their ballots today to decide who will take over power from Ogunsanmi Kolade, popularly known as Multiple and his executives remain unknown.
The general discussion has always been about who will emerge as the president, but this time in AAUA, it is going to be a tough battle between the three candidates jostling for the seat of SU Social Director.
Know The Candidates.
The eligible candidates for Students Union President are, Fakaisi Michael Dotun, popularly known as Woli-Mike, a 400-Level student of Mathematical Science Department; and Adekanye Mayomi Adebayo, known as INEC, a 400-Level student from the Department of Philosophy.
The candidates jostling for the seat of the Social Director are, Ninaji Uche Fidelis (Fidelis Truth), a 400-Level student of Economics; Adewami Adebanji Joseph (Water Nation), a 400-Level student of Plant Science and Biotechnology, and Iwamu Damilare Festus (Dammy Lee), a 400-Level student of History and International Studies.
Vice President (unopposed), Rotimi Temitope (Temmierose), a 300-Level student of Education Management; General Secretary (unopposed), Ojo Oluwatosin Isaac (Apostle), a 400-Level student of Microbiology; Assistant General Secretary (unopposed), Ojo Cosmos Olayemi (King Billz), a 300-Level student of Sociology; Public Relations Officer (unopposed), Ogundaisi Samuel Olatunbosun (Peculiar Sam), a 300-Level student of Law.
Financial Secretary (unopposed), Taiwo Abraham Damilare (Capacity), a 400-Level student of Guidance and Counseling; Treasurer (unopposed), Ajiki Joseph Adebowale (Debo), a 400-Level student of Business Administration; cleared Welfare Director, Omole Ariyo Adekunle (Omole), a 500-Level student of Fisheries and Aquaculture; Sports Director (unopposed) Daramola Oluwatobi Olamide (Jagaban), a 400-Level student of Human Kinetics.
Meanwhile, the Students Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) through a statement signed by the Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi, yesterday disclosed the criterion for the eligible voters to cast their votes.
According to the committee, the following are the eligibility requirements to vote in the elections: (A) All voters must be current students of the University, excluding the 100-level students.
(B) All Voters must have duly registered for the current academic session as directed by the management.
(C) Voting commences at 8:00 AM.
(D) All eligible voters are to converge at OBJ hall for accreditation.
(E) Only voters who are at the OBJ Hall between 8:00 AM and 2:00 PM will be accredited and allowed to vote.
(F) Eligible voters are advised to come with their means of identification. (School ID or School Fee Receipt or Course Reg). G) Election ends by 2 pm.
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