ILC holds 'Book a Child' Programme To Celebrate Children's Day

   The pupils [Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel]

By: Emmanuel Peter 

On the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, Impact Leaders Club (ILC) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), on Friday held a programme 'Book a Child' to facilitate the children.

The programme held at Holy Trinity primary school, Okusa, Akungba-Akoko sees the pupils participating in different activities, such as dancing — spelling competitions, and National Anthem recitations among others. 

The pupils raising the presented boom by ILC [Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel]

Also, the programme which had in attendance of over a hundred pupils and their teachers' presence addresses the importance of education and good personal hygiene.

Six pupils out of those who participated in the competitions were presented with gifts. The students are, Aregbesola Nifemi, Oloruntoba Nifemi, Ajileye Joshua, Omoniyi Eniola, Oladapo Omowumi, and Iwaloye Deborah.

The winners of the competitions with an ILC Ambassador [Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel]

Speaking, ILC President, Ms. Ajayi Oluwabori, said the programme aim was to make the pupils happy as well as give them exercise books and little refreshments to mark the Children's Days celebration. 

"Today, we would have love to impact more than one hundred and fifty [150] to two hundred [200] pupils and our target is to do more to put a smile on their faces because they [the pupils] deserve to be happy," Ms.Oluwabori added. 

The pupils during the dancing competition [Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel]

She, however, admonished Non-governmental Organizations (NGO) and other concerned bodies to work towards the social welfare and healthcare of the pupils. 

"Society believes they [NGOs and others] are impactors, who impact the world." 

Ambassador Oyinbo Jonathan Ololade stated that the project was specifically to help pupils in need of writing materials as well as celebrate them on the occasion of Children's Day.

Ambassador Jonathan urged Nigerians, an NGO, blessed by God to always impact pupils any day, any time.

ILC Ambassador addressing the pupils [Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel]

In her remark, the Headmistress Mrs. Bankole R.T appreciates ILC for picking and finding the school worthy of the programme as well as making the pupils happy.

Mrs Bankole said: "Government always marks Children's Days for the pupils at Oke-Oka every year, but this year's event would not hold because it is on Saturday.

"But this one ILC did, the children would tell their parents when they get home that some people celebrate Children's Day for them."

She, however, advises ILC not to repent but channel more effort into their impactful good works, which would in the end yield positive results and create lasting records. 

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AAUA Students Living With Disability Hold Orientation Program For New-intakes

By Kemisola Owonikoko

Students living with disability at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), have organized an orientation program for fresh students at their on-campus hall of residence, Frederick Delano Roosevelt Hostel. 

In the early hours of Saturday, the students' executives of the hall spearheaded the program to welcome the physically challenged students among them.

Present at the event are the Hall Managers and Staff and some newly elected AAUA Students' Union executives, the President-elect, Adekanye Mayomi, popularly known as INEC; the Senate President, Leo Omotayo; the Social Director, Fidelis Truth; and other distinguished students popularly known as Francophone, Peculiar Sam, and among others.

The guest speaker, Nasarudeen Oladele, a graduate of History and International Relations AAUA, commended the organizers for thinking outside the box to bring such a program together, despite economic challenges and other hindrances.

Oladele encouraged students aspiring for admission into the institution to keep trying their best and never believe they cannot make it into the institution because of their disabilities.

He also advised the school management to concentrate more on the welfare of these students such as providing adequate water, fixing malfunctioning toilets, and leaking roofs. 

Aladegbola Joseph, the hall manager, expressed his utmost surprise towards the students' feat. He noted that the orientation would make the fresh students more familiar and feel at home on campus. 

He further encouraged the new students to overstep their limits and see themselves beyond their physical appearances.

Meanwhile, Adegboye Ridwan Babawale, a 300-Level student of Mass Communication who served as the Master of Ceremonies (MC) welcomed the fresh students into their midst.

One of the organizers, a 200-Level student of Political Science said, "This program is the first of its kind, and we can say that the efforts put in place by the executives turned out to be successful. We are really happy."

For Kolawole Joseph Oluwatimilehin, a new student from the Department of Guidance and Counseling, the orientation program was worthwhile as he could not hide his excitement.

"The program is very interesting, and the organizers deserve applause. Moreover, I can say that our set is the most special," he said.

Ada Maltina, a 100-Level student of Social Studies Education who emerged as the new Miss Fresher of the hostel also expressed her happiness about the event.

She said, "Although I was anxious at first because this happens to be the first of its kind, I am happy it came out well."

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Retraction On Our Story "AAUA Loses Fresh Graduate"

 

Following the report that was published by ECHO MEDIA (A long-serving media outlet in Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko) on Saturday 6th May, 2023, about the death of a fresh graduate of Philosophy, Ogunleye Gbenga Moses; we write to retract the story and properly inform our readers and members of the public with the true information.

It is needful to say that we have pulled down the story from our website having noticed some false information in the build-up of the report.

According to subsequent findings, Gbenga (the victim) didn't die of any food-poisoning as indicated because no medical records confirmed that. Also, the cause of his death is not yet confirmed as Investigation is still going on, hence, the need to make an immediate retraction of the report.

In addition, we observed similar report by mainstream media platforms (with metropolitan and national spread), based on our findings, we wish to reiterate that investigation on the cause of the death is still ongoing and there is no strong link to food-poisoning as at the time of this retraction.

Our dear readers and members of the public, while we appreciate your trust for our media brand (within and outside the university community), we wish to categorically state and urge you to discard our earlier report linking the death of Gbenga Moses to food-poisoning.

We therefore appeal to the general public for any damage or defamation caused in the course of publishing the story, without due diligence to verification.

 

We also appeal to the University Management for any damage the story might have caused to the image and reputation of the university at this time; with a promise to always double-check and verify sensitive stories such as this in subsequent publications. 

We take responsibility and we tender our apologies to any party who might have been one way or the other hurt or exposed to disreputation through our earlier report on the death of Gbenga Moses. 

Thank you for believing in our content and we assure you of serving truthful reports, going forward.

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AAUA Loses Fresh Graduate

By Boluwatife Adedokun 

A fresh graduate of the Philosophy department of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko, Ondo, Ogunleye Gbenga Moses popularly known as Pablo had reportedly died earlier today.

According to a source in his villa, Gbenga complained of food poisoning after eating in a restaurant in Akungba yesterday with his girlfriend, after which they went for treatment in Aduloju hospital in Iwaro and later was discharged.

"Gbenga and his girlfriend complained of food poisoning after returning from an unknown restaurant yesterday. They went to the hospital where they were both treated for typhoid.

After the deceased was discharged yesterday, we were made to understand that his girlfriend's health was critical, and was just discharged this morning," the source said.

"Unfortunately, we barged into his room around 11 am when we noticed he did not open his door. He is a lovely and entertaining person so he comes out as early as possible. The moment we noticed he was not responding to calls and knocks on his door, we barged into his room through his window."

The AAUASU President-elect, Adekanye Mayomi Adebomi (INEC), his departmental mate in a phone call with ECHO Media noted that his death has not been ascertained. 

However, the Dean of student affairs, Prof. Olusegun Akanbi affirmed that his death was confirmed, asserting that deceased died this morning.

"The Head of Department of Philosophy just called me and it was discovered that he passed on this morning, and his parent already came,"he noted

As at press time, the details of his death are unknown as further investigations are still ongoing.

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AAUA: Management Sets Deadline For Files Submission

By Roseline Olatawura

The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has announced May 12, 2023, as the deadline for the registration and submission of files for admitted students for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 academic sessions.

In a statement signed by the Principal Assistant Registrar/Students Affairs Officer, Charlz Olusa, the management expressed concern over the low turnout of students' submission of files.

He maintained that without the submission of these files, students would not be considered bonafide members of the institution and would have difficulty in processing their final clearance which might also delay their NYSC mobilization process.

Meanwhile, the statistics of students who have submitted their files to the Student Affairs Division were released, faculty by faculty.

Heads of Faculties and Departments were notified to ensure that students within their jurisdiction submit their files to the Students Affairs Division within the stipulated period.

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NAMACOS bans non- members from passing the department

By Esther Oguntuase

The National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has barred non-members of the association from plying through the department.

This followed the destruction of a barricade put in place of a fence to guide against trespassers who were not members of the association on Saturday. 

The association President, Akinlonu Oluwatobiloba in a statement implored the students of AAUA who were not members of NAMACOS to desist from using the route in the department.

'The environment of the Department which was formerly opened to the public as a shortcut to reach their destination on campus has now been restricted to only members of NAMACOS," Akinlonu added.

The statement reads; "From Monday 8th of May 2023, the department of Mass Communication is out of bounds to all non NAMACOSITES. 

"The department will no longer be a shortcut to pedestrians trying to cut corners to reach their destination.  Ours is a prestigious department and not a passageway."

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"I'll Not Let AAUAITES Down"– Welfare Director-Elect

By Roseline Olatawura

The Welfare Director-elect of Adekunle Ajasin University Students Union (AAUASU), Omole Ariyo Adekunle, popularly known as Omole has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the students of the institution over his election.

In an interview with ECHO MEDIA, Omole promised to relate with the students and relay their needs to the school management. 

He said, "My intention is to relate with the students to know what they want and relate their agitation to the university management to make sure life is easy for us on and off campus."

Omole pledged to fulfill all the promises he made during the manifesto to the student populace.

"Yes, I am very ready to make sure that I fulfilled all my promises. The students have given me their votes, I will not let them down.M," he said.

He also added that having a listening ear towards the student's predicament will help him to accomplish and meet the demands of the students.

 

However, he appreciated the students who believed in him and trusted in him by casting their votes for him. He promised not to let them down.

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Christ Communicator Fellowship Holds Fresher Orientation

By: Boluwatife Kehinde and Ayomide Oguntade

 

Freshers have been urged to read beyond what is being offered and maintain a professional relationship with their lecturers to excel academically.

The admonition was given by Mr. Oguntomisin Oluwadare, the guest Speaker of the Christ Communicator Fellowship (CCF) freshers orientation of the National Association of Mass Communication Students (NAMACOS) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko.

Speaking on the theme "How to Excel in Mass Communication'', Oguntomisin who doubled as level Adviser for the 100-level students beseeched them to pray and trust in God, saying life is not easy, friendly as well as unpredictable 

"Life is not always predictable and friendly to anyone," he added.

The fellowship president, Olalekan Kuye, enlightened the freshers on how to live, excel and succeed on campus.

 

In attendance were the Faculty Fellowship President, Adebayo Oluwatosin, the General Secretary, Oriola Emmanuel, and some fresher students. 

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AAUA: Believers Loveworld Set To Give Students Scholarships, Business Grants

By Emmanuel Oluwadola

Believers Loveworld aka Christ Embassy, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko chapter will be giving out academic scholarships and business grants awards to "thousands of students".

In a bid to help students faced with the challenges of getting sponsors for their school as well as students with business ideas who need grants to start or grow their businesses, the program was organised by this Christian body and was tagged "Fire For Your Future".

The event which will feature a festival of music and arts will be held on Friday (May 26, 2023) at 4:00 PM in the school's Sports Complex, Main Bowl, Akungba-Akoko.

According to the information provided on the website, the scholarship is strictly for AAUA students and they are to register on the website fireforyourfuture.org.

"All students can register to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship is strictly for only AAUA students.

"All students can register to be considered for the business grant. Physical attendance increases your chance of being awarded a scholarship or grant.

"A never seen before expression of music and different arts all to the praise of Jesus," it reads.

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AAUASU Election: FOSU Congratulates President-Elect, INEC

By: Fatimah Idera

Following the just concluded Student Union Election of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, the Federation of Oka Students (FOSU) AAUA chapter has congratulated Comrade Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye (INEC) who emerged as the President.

In a memo released by the Public Relation Officer (PRO) of the FOSU, Comrade Omodara Adesewa on Friday, ECHO MEDIA obtained how the association rejoiced with the newly-elected president.

It reads: "On behalf of the leadership and members of the Federation of Oka Student Union, (FOSU) AAUA CHAPTER, we write to congratulate and rejoice with an illustrious son of Akoko South West Local Government in the person of Comrade ADEKANYE MAYOMI ADEBOYE (INEC) who emerged the PRESIDENT-ELECT of The Students Union of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Ondo state. 

"We are so proud of you as you have worked hard and it is wonderful to see your hard work pay off. you are such a wonderful person that everyone loves to be around, and now you will continue to bring your kindness and love to many others.

"Meanwhile, we are very sure you will never let us down as we wish you the best in the journey ahead of you, and God bless Mr President."

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'We are coming with pragmatic leadership' AAUASU President-Elect 'INEC'

By Samuel Oyolola

The 20th elected Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko Students Union President, Comrade Mayomi Adeboye Adekanye (INEC) assured his electorates of pragmatic leadership in his coming administration.

In an interview with the president-elect, he said "There is a big difference between ideas and putting those ideas into reality. I am not just coming on board with ideas, but I'm coming with pragmatic student leadership."

Comrade Mayomi Adeboye Adekanye popularly known on campus as INEC was declared the winner today, by the Chairman of the Students Union Electoral Committee, to pilot the affair of the 2022\2023 academic session with other Students Union executives elect.

INEC in the interview appreciate all AAUAITES for voting him in as their president and he then assured his electorates that they have given him the mandate to lead them and he will lead AAUA right with idealistic and pragmatic leadership, stressing that their expectations from his incoming administration will not be cut short.

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WoliMike Promises To Support President-elect Administration

By Abraham Isaac

Few hours after the concluded Students Union election of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Fakaisi Micheal Dotun politically known as Wolimike assured the students populace of his unalloyed support for the administration of the newly elected president.

Mayomi Adeboye Adekanye, politically known as INEC from the Department of Philosophy polled 423 votes against Wolimike from the Department of Mathematical Sciences with 334 votes.

In his congratulations letter, he urged the president-elect to deliver based on his promises and not let the institution and the Students Union down. 

He said, " I extend my warmest congratulations to the president-elect *Comrade INEC*, I am confident that he will lead our student union with the utmost integrity and dedication, and I look forward to seeing the positive changes the new administration will bring to our student community."

He showered praises on those who cast their votes for him, promising them he is still committed to the betterment of the Students' Union.

However, he urged students of the institution to serve as a watchdog to the activities of the union to cause a positive change. 

The letter reads: "Dearest AAUAites. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your support during the recent student union election. Although the results may not have gone the way we had hoped, I am proud of the positive campaign we ran, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to have been a candidate.

"I extend my warmest congratulations to the president-elect *Comrade INEC*, I am confident that he will lead our student union with the utmost integrity and dedication, and I look forward to seeing the positive changes the new administration will bring to our student community.

"Moving forward, I want to assure you all that I remain committed to the betterment of our student union and the student community at large, and I will support our new leadership in any way that I can. I also want to encourage AAUAites to remain engaged in the student union and to continue to be a strong voice for positive change. Our student union is only as strong as our collective involvement, and I believe that with continued engagement and collaboration, we can achieve great things together.

"Once again, thank you for your support and for the opportunity to run in this election. Let's continue to work together towards a stronger, more inclusive, and more effective student union. God bless AAUASU."

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AAUA Mass Com. Alumnus selected for Mandela Washington Fellowship

By: Friday Omosola 

An Alumnus of Mass Communication Department, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Saheed Ibrahim has been selected for 2023 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF) holding in the United States of America.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the U.S. Government’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) for Fellows, between the ages of 25 and 35, who are accomplished innovators and leaders in their communities and countries.

  Saheed Ibrahim with Ag. US Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene

Ibrahim, an Education Page Editor at Owena Press Limited, the Publisher of Hope Newspaper Akure will join 55 other young Nigerian leaders rigorously scrutinized and selected out of 10,264 applications received for the fellowship, starting from June.

The Ondo NUJ Investigative Reporter and Best Print Journalist of the Year 2022 will be trained in 'Leadership in Public Management' Track at Syracuse University, New York for six weeks before joining other African fellows and American leaders at the YALI Summit in Washington DC.

Saheed Ibrahim and other selected fellows for the Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF)

Prior to his selection, Ibrahim is a YALI West Africa Regional Leadership Centre (Ghana) Alumnus and immediate past Coordinator of YALI Network Ondo State, making him a member of the three pillars of YALI, which are YALI Network, YALI RLC and MWF.

He was the Outreach Committee Chairman for Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) Nigeria, alumnus of Dice Mentorship Programme (DMP), former Assistant Media officer and Secretary of Women on Assignment for the Less Privileged and has volunteered for Rural Nurture Initiative.

At Owena Press, Ibrahim has trained and mentored over 300 interns. He is a career/leadership/life coach and has delivered several lectures and trainings to motivate and mentor many young people.

                     Saheed Ibrahim 

The Ondo NUJ Grassroots Reporter of the Year 2021 is majorly passionate about societal issues coverage, volunteering, youth and educational development. 

Aside from being a journalist, he is also a teacher, researcher, chronic volunteer and storyteller.

Academically, he holds a Bsc Degree in Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University, and Best Graduating Student of his set and also held several leadership positions such as two-terms Sports Director of his department, Faculty of Arts Sports Director, AAUA SUG Sports Committee Member, AAUA Athletics Team Captain, Chairman NAMACOS Audit and Education Committee. 

He won a gold medal for AAUA at the Nigerian University Games and represented the school at several university games in Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), UNN, UNIBEN and West African University Games at the University of Ghana, Legon.

He also bagged a Master's Degree in Communication and Language Arts with a distinction at the University of Ibadan. He is an emerging communication scholar.

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AAUA Decides’23: INEC Emerges as President-Elect

By: Clarion Olusegun

The Ondo state owned varsity, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, has announced winners of the just concluded Students’ Union Election for the 20222/2023 academic session. 

According to the results’ report which was made available to ECHO MEDIA, signed by the Chairman, Students Union Electoral Committee, (SUEC) Prof. Olukayode Afolabi, disclosed that the number of voters registered was 1861, while number of accredited voters and number of voters recorded were 760 and 759, respectively.

The report showed that Mayomi Adeboye Adekanye, politically known as INEC from the department of philosophy won the presidential seat with 423 votes, while his opponent, Micheal Dotun Fakaisi, politically known as WOLI MIKE, 400 level student of Mathematical sciences had 334 votes.  

Also, the Vice President elect, Temitope Rotimi, politically known as Temmierose from the department of educational management, who was unopposed won 683 votes with simple majority. 

Similarly, Oluwatosin Isaac Ojo, politically known as Apostle, a 400-level student of Microbiology who contested for the post of the General Secretary had 657 votes.  

Ogundaisi Samuel Olatunbosun, popularly known as Peculiar Sam, a 300-level student of law won the Public Relations’ Officer position with 655 votes, while Taiwo Abraham Damilare, known as Capacity, from the department of Guidance & Counselling, emerged as the Financial Secretary with 644 votes.  

For Joseph Adebowale Ajiki, popularly known as Debo from Business Administration, he was elected as the Treasurer by scoring 623, while Ariyo Adekunle Omole, a 500-level student of Fisheries & Aquaculture was elected the Welfare Director, as he scored 623 votes with simple majority.  

The post of the social director with 3 candidates, finally had Nwaji Uche Fidelis popularly known as Fidelis Truth from Economics department as the winner with 317 votes, while Damilare Festus Iwamu, Dammylee from History & International Studies and Adewami Adebanji Joseph, Water Nation from Plant Science & Biotechnology scored 314 and 138 votes, respectively. 

Also, Daramola Oluwatobi Olamide, a 400-level student of Human Kinetics, popularly known as, Jagaban, with 641 votes was elected the sport director while Ojo Cosmos Olayemi popularly known as King Billz, a 300-level student of Sociology, emerged as the Assistant General Secretary, with 646 votes.  

While announcing the winners, Olukayode expressed his satisfaction over the free and fair election process, adding that the previous disqualification was based on the election guidelines stated in the constitution.

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"I'm Coming With Pragmatic Practice", AAUASU President-Elect, INEC

By: Boluwatife Adedokun 

The Student Union President-elect of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Adekanye Mayomi Adebomi, politically known as INEC, has said he is coming not only with ideas but with pragmatic practice to the Students Union.

INEC disclosed this after his declaration by the Students Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi 

INEC noted that his victory was aided by God, the author, and finisher of his faith.

"I believe the students decided it though it's not by might. Although I campaigned, I have a lot of fans. You see the policy that was introduced, though it might not be favorable I believe, there's something I believe when you work for something there's this popular saying that my friends do saying, success is the reward for hard work.

He further appreciated AAUITES, people who stood by him as well as those who betrayed him.

"As a pragmatic student leader, there's a difference between ideas and putting those ideas into practice. I'm not just coming with ideas but I'm coming with a pragmatic practice'

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AAUA Decides 2023: Election Free And Fair — SUEC Chairman

By: Oyolola Samuel, Fanibuyan Ayomide and Daniel Gbiri 

The Chairman of the Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) for the 2022/2023 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Students Union election (AAUASU), Professor Olukayode Afolabi, has said the just concluded election was free and fair.

Speaking with ECHO MEDIA after the declaration of the winner, he commended the process of the election, saying the outcome was the students' mandate.

According to him, the winner, Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye, politically known as INEC, and other winners were elected by the AAUA students. 

"The election has come to an end and the SUEC has already announced the results. The election is one of the freest and fair elections in the history of AAUA due to the process provided by the SUEC for accrediting voters and voting which does not allow over-voting or violence.

"AAUA students are all jubilant and rejoicing on the announced results and I hope that AAUA will experience more change for good."

Prof Afolabi further said that the election was proposed to start at 8:00 AM but started late due to the low turnout of voters at the beginning of the election which was later extended by 2 hrs to allow more qualified students to exercise their franchise.

He advise the newly elected AAUASU executives to follow the manifesto immediately after they assume office, saying he hopes the future of AAUASU will be bright in their hands.

The SUEC further clarified the disqualification of candidates, saying the constitution of the StudeUnionion states that if anyone is facing disciplinary action and has not been exonerated he or she would not be allowed to contest any elective position.

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AAUA DECIDES’23: INEC Wins With "Simple Majority"

By: Kolade Jayeoba

Mayomi Adeboye Adekanye popularly known as INEC, has emerged as the President-elect of the Students' Union Government (SUG) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state.

INEC, who is from the Department of Philosophy defeated his opponent, Fakaisi Micheal Dotun, popularly known as WOLIMIKE, from the Mathematical Science, for the position of the Students' Union President.

Declaring him as the President-elect, the Students' Union Electoral Committee (SUEC) Chairman, Professor Olukayode Afolabi said he satisfactorily proclaimed the highest number of votes.

'INEC' polled 423 votes to defeat WOLIMIKE who recorded 334 votes.

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AAUA Decides’23: Election Ends Before 4:00pm

By: Clarion Olusegun

The Ondo state owned University has ended voting exercise before the stipulated time, while students are still on queue, waiting to cast their votes.   

The scheduled time which was slated for 2:00pm was later extended by the Students’ Union Electoral Committee, SUEC, chairman, Prof. Olukayode Afolabi due to the delay in the election process. 

Upon postponement, ECHOMEDIA reporters gathered that the computer system has been shut down as Election exercise ended at 3:38pm, 22 minutes before slated time.  

Meanwhile, the election which was supposed to start at exactly 8:00am, started at 10:56am holding to the absence of candidates agents.

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AAUADECIDES2023: Students React To Electoral Process

By: Boluwatife Adedokun 

As the 2022/2023 Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko Students Union Election continues, the students have expressed satisfaction over the process of the election, but said the management 'no school fees, no voting policy' has affected turnouts of students.

In an interview with Echo Media, some of the voters noted that the election is free and fair, but the process of tally collection at Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall is stressful and tiring.

A 300 level student of Agric Economics, Faith Oloruntoba noted that the election is free and fair compared to last session, adding that the tally collection has made the center less congested.

She said, 'Saying we should bring our receipt to vote is a good one but we are suppose to bring the last session receipt because this election was supposed to hold last session not this session."

Also, a 400 level student of the Economics department, Majasan Ayomide Pau noted that gathering at the Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall to collect tally is very stressful and time consuming, but nevertheless, she noted that the election is free and fair with no violence.

He said, "This election is free and fair, I don't think using this current school fees as a criteria is good. Last session school fees should be used. That's the major problem and the majority of students have not paid. The management should please review the criteria and allow others that have not paid to vote."

Reacting to the electoral process, Ariyo Opeyemi Kayode, a 300 level Philosophy student lauded the management for the arrangement, saying that the election is free and fair.

Opeyemi noted that, though, the collection of tally is slowing the process of the election but it makes the election devoid of violence, pleading the management to reverse the policy.

Her words, "the Collection of tally is very slow. Why should we wait to collect tally before we can vote since it's our right? But the election is free and fair."

However, speaking about the process, Adebayo Hammed Abiodun, 200 level student of the Public administration department praised the management for the proces, saying that the environment is peaceful.

Lawal Olatomilola, 400 level student of the Department of Mass Communication commended the efforts of the management towards ensuring that the election is free and fair, but pleaded that they should consider those that have not paid for this session.

In her own observation, Olowe Goodness, 400 level student of the department of Biochemistry noted that the election is well-organized, but the management should consider the interest of others that have not paid by letting them to participate in the election of the leaders that will lead them for the session.

She said,"the election is free and fair, well-organized But going to the OBJ to collect tally is stressful but there's no violence and everything is in order'

Bimboye Precious, a 300 level student of the Microbiology department, noted that waiting too long at the hall to get a tally is sending some students back home because of the stress.

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Debunk claims that say unregistered students can vote during the ongoing 2023 AAUASU Election

By: Emmanuel Oluwadola

There has been a wider spread among students on site and on various social media that AAUA students who have not paid for the 2022/2023 academic session to vote during the election. The claim is misleading and found to be a rumour.

In an interview with the SUEC General Secretary, Comrade Komolafe Abdulquadri Olaleye, he stressed that this time of the election is a critical period as the atmosphere is intense and false information would spread faster under different motives.

His words: "This rumour is from people who want to set the school on fire. There has not been any directive from the School Management that approves students who have not paid for the 2022/2023 academic sessions to vote, as well as from the Students Union Electoral Committee.

"Debunk the rumour, please. Eligibility to vote remains this session payment. Mobilize people but guide them that eligibility is this session payment," he said.

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No School Fees No Voting: We've Canceled 2021/2022 Academic Session, School Fees For The Session Not Criterion To Vote — DSA

By: Boluwatife Adedokun 

The Dean of Students Affair, Professor Olusegun Akanbi, has revealed the reason the management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko pegged 2022/2023 school fees as the criterion for voting in the ongoing Students Union Election.

According to the Dean, the 'No School Fees, No Voting policy, was as a result of the cancellation of the 2021/2022 academic session.

In an interview with ECHO MEDIA, the Dean noted that those that have not registered for the 2022/2023 session cannot be recognized as students and for this reason they are unqualified to vote.

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Furthermore he pleaded that students should pay their school fees so as to be recognized by the management.

In his words 'No school fees, No voting is a normal thing', if you have not registered, you are not qualified to vote, payment of this session is a ticket you can use to vote .

"We have one session in between which has been canceled, for instance those that just graduated, they ought to have graduated so we are not expecting anybody not to have registered for this session. We cannot allow them to use the registration of two years ago to vote.

"They should pay their school fees on time, even in our own time, if you have not registered you are not a student and if you do not vote. We know that the economic situation of Nigeria is not favorable but at the same time, they should pay."

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AAUA Decides’23- Tension Rises as Social Director Candidates Close Margin

By: Clarion Olusegun

Tension is high as the social director candidates of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko, Ondo state, Students’ Union Election are on same degree with low differences in score. 

As at 2:21pm, Fidelis Uche Ninaji, politically known as FIDELIS TRUTH was leading with 267 votes, Festus Damilare Iwamu, DAMMY LEE recorded 256 votes, while Joseph Adewami Adebanji, WATER NATION was with 126 votes

Echo media reported that the atmosphere is indeed tensed as AAUA students are anxiously waiting to hear the final results in order to know their new leaders.

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AAUA DECIDES’23: SUEC Extends Election Time Frame

By: Clarion Olusegun

Following the delay in the commencement of the Students’ Union election, the Students Union Election Committee, SUEC, Chairman, Prof. Olukayode Afolabi has ordered the extension of the election time frame with 2hours. 

The voting exercise which was supposed to start by 8:00 AM was delayed for 2 hours, hence, the election slated to end by 2:00pm has been postponed till 4:00 PM. 

This development was made to ensure that all eligible voters are allowed to cast their votes and meet up with the time earlier wasted.

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AAUA Decides’23- Tension Rises as Presidential Candidates Close Margin

By: Clarion Olusegun

Students are on suspense and curious as the Presidential candidates for the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Students’ Union Election are on same degree with low differences in election score. 

As at 1:35 PM, Adekanye Mayomi Adeboye(INEC) is leading with 17 votes, with 251, while Michael Dotun Fakaisi, WOLIMIKE records, 234 votes. 

Also, for Social Director, Joseph Adewami Adebanji, WATER NATION- 110, Fidelis Uche Ninaji (FIDELIS TRUTH)-205, Festus Damilare Iwamu DAMMY LEE records 175.

ECHO MEDIA reported that the atmosphere is indeed tense as AAUA students are anxiously waiting to hear the final results in order to know their new leaders.

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AAUADecides 2023: Fidelis Truth Reacts to Voting Criterion

By: Kolade Jayeoba

Nwaji Uche Fidelis, popularly known as Fidelis Truth, has reacted to the voting yardstick put in place by the management for the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) for the Students' Union Election.

Fidelis Truth, an candidate for the position of the Insitution's Social Director, said the decision aided poor political participation as alot of the students who have not paid their school fees up to the current academic session could not come on campus to vote since they know they would not be accredited.

He added that some of those who are eligible to vote do not have the enthusiasm for voting exercise.

He further hinted that, elections cannot be predicted, however; as it stands now, he would win the election for the post of Social Director.

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AAUA DECIDES 2023: Students React to 'No School Fees, No Voting' Policy

By: Boluwatife Adedokun

Following the policy of 'no school fees no votes' set by the management of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA) for the 2022/2023 Students Union election, students have knocked the yardstick.

The students in their expressions disclosed that the policy disenfranchised thousands electorates.

In an interview with ECHO MEDIA, the students further lamented that the majority of students have not paid school fees which are seen as a violation of their rights to vote as students of the institution.

A 400-Level student from the Department of Chemistry, Odunoye Mosururoh bemoaned that the policy is disastrous and would disenfranchise the students.

She noted that a larger percentage of students have not paid their school fees which will affect the electoral process.

"They should try to consider us, maybe we can have the opportunity to vote because some people have not paid their school fees and even I haven't paid."

In the same vein, Adeniyi Afeez Taiwo, the President of the Department of Physics described the policy as a suppression of the franchise in its entirety.

He noted that the management should devise other means to ensure urgency in the payment of school fees if there is a need for it and not disenfranchise the students.

In his words, "If there is an urgent need for students to pay their school fees, they (management) should devise another way that will not malign the eligibility of the students in the Union's election," Adeniyi said.

For Omomeyi Oluwaseyi, a 200-Level student of Performing Arts the policy of 'No school fee, No voting', the school should have made use of the 2020/2021 school fee receipts as the voting criteria.

"The election should have been held last session which means the management was supposed to use that as a yardstick not the school fees for this session. I'm pleading to the management to reverse the policy as this will make some aspirants lose votes," he said.

Faith Babatunde, a student from the Department of Performing Arts said he doesn’t support the decision set by the School Management.

"The election was supposed to be held the previous semester, the school management should please amend their policy using the last session’s school fee as a voting criterion, not the present one," he noted.

The candidate for the post of General Secretary, Ojo Oluwatosin Isaac, popularly known as Apostle said the issue has caused tension in the hearts of supporters of some candidates who are yet to pay their school fees.

"This issue is so serious that it is causing tension within the students and has reduced the number of voters drastically. It's not just happening, it's the same criteria for the aspirants. The management can still change it and that's why we are pleading with them."

He added: "There are many students who have not paid. I can not say that I am pleased with it, but the management is just trying to mobilize the students. We are just expecting a positive response from the management. We met the management a few weeks ago pleading that permission should be given to use the last session payment receipt."

Apostle urged the management and SUEC to review the policy and allow those that have paid for the last session to be given a chance to vote.

"We'll only have a very handful of students that will participate in the voting process. The SUEC should reverse this particular order and consider the students so as for the election to be credible," he pleaded.

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