By Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi
Akin-Ademola Emmanuel, a 400-level Law student and Mass Communication graduate of Set '22, popularly known on campus as Comrade D'REAL, has presented his manifesto to students as he contests for the position of AAUASU President in the 2025/2026 Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union elections.
His manifesto opened with a quote from Niccolo Machiavelli and went on to address five major problems, which he called "agitations" that he said have held students back for too long.
Regarding learning conditions, D'REAL highlighted poor electricity supply, limited library facilities, and a lack of access to technology as issues that have made learning more challenging than it needs to be. He promised to request an e-library from the state government and work with management to provide devices and tools that will help students learn and research more effectively.
On the state of hostels and the lets on campus, he said his visits to student hostels, including the Franklin, which is Roosevelt Hostel meant for differently abled students, showed facilities that are in poor condition and urgently need attention. He promised to push for systemic maintenance of all hostels and create a feedback channel where students can report new needs as they arise.
D'REAL described the current housing situation as one driven by exploitation, expensive rents, poorly built structures, security risks, and no legal protection for students.
"More hostels are needed and I will work toward this," he said, adding that he plans to engage the state government and the university management in bringing in private investors to build affordable and environmentally friendly hostels.
He promises to push for more streetlights outside campus and stronger security vigilance from the state government. He also said he will work to improve the relationship between students and the host community, and bridge his office with the Attorney-General and the law clinic to help resolve student conflicts without unnecessary escalation.
He also promised to build an official website that will keep records, share updates, and connect students with alumni and past union presidents.
However, when asked about how he would ensure other executives such as the Vice President, General Secretary and other officers carry out their responsibilities, D'REAL drew a clear line.
“Hold every candidate accountable to fulfil their promises and report to the appropriate authority,” he said. “I am not a police officer.”
It was a response that was honest and eyebrow-raising, a man seeking the highest student office on campus, who in the same breath suggested that monitoring the performance of other elected executives should not rest solely on him.
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