AAUA Students Lament Over Poor Organisation of SUG Election

By Similoluwa Ayibiowu and Olamide Iwala

Students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) have expressed dissatisfaction over the poor organisation of the 2026 Student Union Government (SUG) election. 

In an interview with Echo Media reporters, students who went out to vote described the process as disorganised and stressful.

A 400-level student of Economics department, Temiloluwa Opemipo, shared her experience at the election centre, noting that the exercise was disappointing.

According to her, the process lacked proper coordination, making it difficult for many students to vote smoothly.

Similarly, Obakpolor Adenike, a student of Allied Health Sciences, described the environment as chaotic.

“This place is too rowdy. It was so choked that I fainted. This is my third time of trying to go in. The election is very disorganised,” she said.

Catherina Oluketi, a 300-level student of the Biochemistry Department, also lamented the situation, “I have been here since morning and I have not been able to vote. The election was not properly planned; there is a lot of poor organisation,” she stated.

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Kiekie Emerges as AAUASU Vice President-Elect

By Boluwatife Kehinde

Kiekie, a candidate from the Faculty of Agriculture, secured 1,677 votes to defeat her opponent, Ella from the Faculty of Education, who polled 1,150 votes in the election.

The result was announced following the conclusion of voting during the 2026 AAUASU election held at the university’s designated voting centre.

Meanwhile, candidates who contested unopposed were also declared winners of their respective positions. They include Olasehinde Elijah (Assistant General Secretary), Adetunji Ayooluwatomi (Financial Secretary), Oluwafemi Olawanle (Treasurer), Agbooro Derek (Social Director), and Ayeyemi Gloria (Welfare Director).

The newly elected executives are expected to form part of the incoming student union administration for the 2025/2026 academic session.

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King Billz Tags 2026 AAUASU Election as Disorganized

By Echo Media Reporter

A former President of the Faculty of Social Sciences Students’ Association (SOSSA) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Ojo Cosmos, popularly known as King Billz, has described the 2026 Student Union Government election as chaotic and disorganized.

King Billz made this remark during a confrontation with the current Student Union President, Salami Akeem, popularly known as Ologbon, where he criticized the conduct of the election and called for order among students. 

While comparing previous elections with the just-concluded exercise, he stated that the 2024 AAUASU election was more structured and better organized than the 2026 edition.

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AAUA Decide ‘26: TomTom Wins PRO Seat

By Ayomide Oguntade

Omomowo Timileyin, popularly known as TomTom, has won the Public Relations Officer (PRO) seat in the 2026 Student Union Government election at Adekunle Ajasin University.

The election, which was held at the university’s CBT Centre, saw TomTom secure victory with 1,334 votes, defeating his opponent, Ademoluye Fisayo, popularly known as FizzyWealth, who polled 1,313 votes.

TomTom will serve in the administration of President-elect Folagbade Greatness Ayoola, who also emerged victorious in the presidential race during the same election.

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Mayor’bles Defeats Mastermind in AAUASU Election

By Boluwatife Kehinde

Akanbi Oluwamayowa, popularly known as Mayor’bles, has been elected as the Sports Director of the Student Union Government (SUG) at Adekunle Ajasin University for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Mayor’bles secured 1,381 votes to defeat his opponent, Idowu Joshua, popularly known as Mastermind, who polled 1,327 votes in the election.

The newly elected Sports Director is a 400-level Sociology student and previously served as the Sports Director of the Faculty of Social Sciences.

The new SUG administration is expected to be inaugurated next week, marking the beginning of another leadership cycle in the university’s student union.

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AAUA Decide 26: Greatness Emerges as 23rd AAUASU President

By Gbonjubola Olanrewaju

Folagbede Greatness Ayoola, politically known as Greatness of AAUA, a student of the Department of Mass Communication, has emerged as the 23rd Students’ Union President of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

The election was held at the university on Friday, March 13, 2025. The candidate secured victory after contesting against three other aspirants in what many students described as a competitive election. 

Greatness secured a total of 1142 votes to defeat the other contestants: Ogundana Oladele Innocent, known as Prince ( 1058 votes), Adisa Joshua, known as Pappi J ( 679 votes), and Akin-Ademola Emmanuel known as D’Real ( 83 votes)

The election process attracted significant attention within the university community, with students actively following the campaigns, debate and manifesto leading up to the voting day.

Following the announcement of the results, the president-elect’s supporters gathered to celebrate the victory fully hoping for the fulfillment of his pledge to prioritize the welfare and representation of students during his administration.

The 2026 student union election marks another transition in leadership at the university, as students look forward to a new administration expected to address key issues affecting the campus community.

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AAUA Decide: Fight Breaks out Between Faculties

By Gbonjubola Olanrewaju

Tension erupted among students at Adekunle Ajasin University as a disagreement between faculties led to a brief altercation during the ongoing AAUASU election process.

The situation reportedly began after the accreditation of voters was moved from the CBT centre to the university’s Multipurpose Hall (OBJ), prompting confusion among students who had earlier been instructed to proceed directly to the voting centre.

Some students alleged that the sudden change in procedure was deliberate and intended to frustrate voters.

“They are voting at the CBT while they asked us to move to OBJ to collect tally,” a student said during the incident.

Another student, a 300-level undergraduate, complained that certain faculty members were being restricted from entering the hall. “They are not allowing our faculty to enter,” the student said.

I am very disappointed, the system is messed up. They need to do better in the school. Why are you moving us up and down? Or should we start using the balloting system? Bring back polling unit according to department, a 400level law student says

However, Kingsley, who was assisting security officials at the venue, dismissed the claim, stating that students from all faculties were allowed entry as long as they used the designated entrance and presented proof of accreditation.

“All faculties are inside. You will be allowed as far as you come in through the first door and you have your accreditation evidence, which is your school fees receipt,” he explained.

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Big Sam Assures Proper Documentation of Decisions

By Mercy Musa 

Amos Oluwatimileyin Sediye, popularly known as Big Sam, vying for the position of AAUASU General Secretary has pledged to strengthen record keeping, establish a digital information hub and student feedback system ahead of the Students union’s forthcoming election.

“I will keep accurate records and meeting minutes so students can know what decisions are being made,” he said.

Big Sam, who is a 400 level student from the department of Public Administration at Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba, made these promises while presenting his manifesto during the AAUASU debate and manifesto session held earlier today, 12th March.

He stated that one of his priorities would be to properly organise the union’s documentation by keeping accurate records of meetings and decisions.

He also promised the creation of a digital information hub where students can easily access announcements, materials such as past questions and opportunities related to the union and campus activities.

According to him, the platform would serve as a central online space to improve communication between the student leadership and the students at large.

He further promised to introduce a student feedback system through suggestion boxes and online forms to allow students freely share ideas, complaints and possible solutions.

“I will introduce suggestion boxes and online forms where students can freely share ideas, complaints and solutions.” He said. 

Also, he pledged to coordinate an academic resource sharing platform where past examination questions and study materials would be made available to help students prepare better for examinations.

Addressing concerns about students who may not have access to mobile devices, he assured that information would still be made accessible to everyone.

“If you don’t have a phone, then we can televise it for you,” he said.

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D’REAL Pledges E-Library, New Hostels, Improved Security in AAUASU Presidential Bid

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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