SUG Election: I Solely Believe In Doing The Work- Don

Adebayo Adewale

Adebayo Adewale PKA DON is a
300 level student of the Department of Banking and Finance, and an aspirant for the post of the Student Union Government (SUG) financial secretary. In this interview with Emmanuel Peter, he talks about his mandates, opinion on godfatherism, and his passion for service.

Why are you running for the position of SUG 005 instead of other positions?

I prefer SUG 005 to other positions because I am a student of the Department of Banking and Finance, and I believe that is the best position suitable for me.

Do you currently hold any leadership position? If Yes, how is it preparing you for aspiring office?

I am not holding a political post for now, but I once served as an honourable representing my department at the faculty level, SOMMASA SRC.  Considering my belief in representing the interest of the people, I later contested for the post of SUG SRC but I lost.

Why didn’t you lose hope after you lost the election?

I see defeats as a means of going higher.

Did you institute any change or move any motion when you were a member of the SRC at the faculty level?

I can’t remember if I truly moved a motion but I never allowed the interests of my noble department to be trampled on.

What are your campaign mandates for the position of SUG 005?

I believe in transparency, accountability, and accuracy

With my knowledge as a financial student, if am allowed to serve as the financial secretary of this noble citadel of learning, my priorities are: to give accurate documentation, account properly for the financial status of the union, be transparent to AAUAites at large.

Do you know that money entices? and it is very easy to spend?

Yes, you are right but I am not enticed by money. Although, we know we can’t all be faithful in that way but have always been putting in my best to avoid that, and God has been helping me.

How do you intend to document financial reports effectively when you get to the office?

I will work hand in hand with the treasurer and the bank to get accurate financial statements, as this will aid proper documentation.

How will you tackle some of the challenges faced by the SUG financial secretaries?

The time constraint in getting information required from the bank is one of the major challenges. 

Also, at times errors occur through improper input of data. 

To prevent this from affecting me, I will not give room for delay in the discharge of my duties to the Nigerian student.

If you were to advise the current financial secretary, what advice would you give? 

 My advice for him is to improve on his good works.

What are your thoughts on godfatherism in politics?

I disagree with godfatherism, and I don’t have time for that. I solely believe in doing the work and letting God crown my efforts with success. However, for those that believe in it, it’s left to them. 

Come SUG 2020/2021 election, why should AAUAites vote for you?

AAUAites should vote for me because I want to serve.

What are your words to all AAUAites and fellow aspirants of the different SUG positions? 

Aspirants should remember that we are vying for this post, not for our sake but to serve the Nigerian student and it is not a do-or-die affair.

Also, we should be ready to work as one, love one another, and improve the union. This is because every position is for a little time and not everlasting, hence, whatever you do now will speak for you in the nearest future. Remember, there is life outside the corners of AAUA

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MR. Keep Going Steps Down As SUG Aspirant

Oluwatobi Adams

Favour Chukwu

Amid controversies, an aspirant from the  Faculty of Arts (FASA), Oluwatobi Adam, known as Mr. Keep Going, has stepped down ahead of the AAUASU Election.

The 200-level student of the Department of Philosophy until yesterday was aspiring for the position of the Student Union Government (SUG) Public Relations Officer.

At the faculty's stakeholders meeting held yesterday, he was advised to step down following reports that his departmental and faculty stakeholders were not officially informed of his political ambition.

The faculty stakeholders also frowned at an alleged statement made by him; claiming that he didn't need the faculty's support to emerge as the AAUASU 004.

The President of the faculty, Jascolino then concluded that he should make his aspiration known to his departmental stakeholders first.

However, he advised him to step down as the faculty already has 3 AAUASU aspirants already.

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AAUA ANNOUNCES MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Friday Omosola

In celebration of the 2021 International Workers' Day, the management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko has announced Monday, May 3rd, 2021 as a public holiday.

This was contained in a circular released, and signed by the Registrar, Gbenga Arajulu, today.

According to the circular, except for those on essential duties, the school is to be closed for official duties on Monday.

The circular reads, "I write on behalf of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. IGE, to inform all staff and students that the Federal Government has declared Monday, 3rd May 2021 as a public holiday to mark Workers' Day."

"The Acting Vice-Chancellor has, therefore, directed that the University be closed for official duties on Monday,  3rd May 2021, except those on essential duties. All members of staff and students are requested to note that official activities resume on Tuesday, 4th May, 2021".

"On behalf of the Acting Vice-Chancellor, I wish you all a peaceful holiday.

"Thank you."

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AAUA CHESC SEIZES POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS POSTERS

 Friday Omosola

Following the directive given by the Campus Health Environmental Sanitation of Corps of Adekunle Ajasin University, the unit has taken into custody some posters and banners of political aspirants and churches, who flouted its order.

This was made known in a circular signed by CHESCA Chairman, Chidi Precious, yesterday.

Recall that the Echo Media had earlier reported a circular released by CHESCA, issuing two days ultimatum for the removal of all posters pasted in unauthorized places on campus by political aspirants, individuals, and organizations.

The seized banners belonged to the following individuals and churches:  Petra laundry service, Living Faith Church, Adebayo Peter, Korede PKA frizzy; Bada Aduragbemi Victoria, PKA adura; Mekuleyi Alafia Joseph, PKA Alagreat; Okeke Patric, PKA Pattoski Aladin; Arogbokun Femi Ayomide, PKA AFAS; Stephen Victor, PKA Focus; Adodo Davies Damilola, PKA King Davies;Olayanju Domic, PKA Oxford; and others. 

The circular reads, "We have instructions to notify all the Political Aspirants and certain individuals, Following the Press release dated on the 27th of April, 2021, Issuing a 48 hours ultimatum to every Political Aspirants and Office Holders to remove their Banners and Posters displayed across the School walls and unauthorized places with immediate effect but Most of the Aspirants and Individuals whose Banners are displayed on these places seems to ignore this directive and Steps has been taken to back up the Orders given.

"We were out on a General Inspection Today, The 29th of April, 2021 and many of these banners and Posters were taken into Custody. Some of the individuals whose properties were incarcerated are".

The chairman reiterated that individuals and organizations, who paste their posters across all faculties, lecture theaters, the school's walls, and environment will be sanctioned in line with the school health and environmental standards.

He added that any Individual who had any of his/her properties confined should report to the CHESCA base.

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NAMACOS SRC IMPEACHES AGS, SUSPENDS PRO, TREASURER

Friday Omosola 

The Students Representative Council (SRC) of the National Association of Mass Communication Students, Adekunle Ajasin University, has impeached the association's Assistant General Secretary (AGS), Comrade Onikuro Tobiloba, suspended the Public Relations Officer, Comrade Abdulwasiu Habeebullahi; as well as the Treasurer, Comrade Adeboye Folayemi.

This was made known in a press release signed by the Senate President, Rt Hon Akanmu Ayomide, today.

According to the circular, the AGS was accused of not attending the Student Representative Executive meetings, neglecting her constitutional duties, as well as failing to appear before the SRC.

In the same vein, the PRO who was suspended for 3 weeks was found guilty of not attending SEC meetings, neglecting his constitutional duties, as well as his refusing to appear before the SRC.

On her part, the treasurer was suspended for one week for being unable to account for expenses made during this administration.

The circular reads, "This is to notify all NAMACOSITES that the Assistant General Secretary  of National Association Of Mass Communication Student Akungba-Akoko (NAMACOS SEC)  has been Impeached through the resolution of the Students Representative Council's (SRC) plenary held on the 28th day of April 2021.

"The NAMACOS SRC who on the 28th of April requested for the NAMACOS Student Executive Council minute book in other to checkmate the NAMACOS executives attendance in their meetings which is for the betterment of all NAMACOSITES.

"The AGS was found guilty of not attending any of the SEC meetings in this second semester and not even active at all in the first semester and  she also neglected her constitutional duties 

"Already stated in Article (9)  S(1), sb (ii) of the NAMACOS CONSTITUTION that "any officer who fails to attend two consecutive meetings of the association shall be liable to impeachment from office subject to the decision of the congress"

"The AGS, who was accused of neglection of her constitutional obligations and duties since the first semester and that the SEC members have been trying to call her to order which proved no improvement. 

"Recall that the AGS was on 28th of April 2021 summoned by the NAMACOS SRC in other to give a detailed explanation on why she had neglected her constitutional duties as the association AGS.

"But refused to show up at the Honourable house, without any reason, even from SEC members and this showcase her unseriousness towards her duties and also failed  to serve NAMACOSITES she took an Oath to serve

"The NAMACOS Public Relation Officer who was found guilty of...

1. Absence in Student Executive Council meetings 

2. Neglection of his constitutional duties, and who was also summoned by the SRC sitting on the 28th of April 2021 but failed to show up.

"Having no tangible and specific reason to back up his reasons for not performing his constitutional duties....the Student Representative Council hereby Suspends the PRO for a period of three weeks.

"The Treasurer who was also invited by the SRC in other to give a detailed account of Stewardship on the total expenditure spent during their administration.

"The Treasurer who was found guilty of Article 14 S(3) (iv) which stated that "On no account shall the Director Of Treasury release any money for unapproved expenditure"

"The Treasurer's statement of account seems quite Unexplainable. She is hereby suspended for the period of one week and during the one week, she is to work hand in hand with the former Financial Secretary in order to do the total breakdown of all expenditures spent during this administration so far.

"Upon the impeachment of the AGS and the suspension of the PRO and Treasurer, the Student Representative Council made the following resolutions:

"That all documents relating to the office of the  Assistant General Secretary in her care are to be submitted to the association within the next 24 hours. 

"The PRO is to write an apology letter to all NAMACOSITES of which is to be pasted on the notice board and to be posted on all NAMACOS WhatsApp groups within the next 24 hours.

"That the Welfare Director who was also found guilty of not being present in  SEC meetings without a solid reason to defend her absence and also guilty of Article 9 S(i), sub(ii), is to write an apology letter which is to be pasted on NAMACOS notice board within the next 24 hours.

"The Treasurer is to write two full pages of Apology letter to Namacosite and which is to be pasted on the notice board and she is to come to the next sitting with a total breakdown Account of Stewardship of the account presented to the SRC on the 28th of April 2021.

"Note: The office of the AGS is vacant to NAMACOSITES that are willing to serve the association. "

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AAUA SRC, CHESC Order Aspirants To Remove Political Posters

Friday Omosola, Favour Chukwu

The Students Representatives Council (SRC) and Campus Health Environmental Sanitation Corps of Adekunle Ajasin University (CHESC), Akungba Akoko, have banned the pasting of political posters in unauthorized areas across the campus by aspirants.

This was made known in a press release, signed by the Senate President, Senator Amodu Abiodun known as Eja Nla; with a separate circular from Ag. CSIO AAUA Vision Command, Chesca Chidi Precious, yesterday.

According to the CHESC circular, all displayed political banners and posters in places other than the provided billboard must be removed before the 29th of April 2021.

It added that any aspirants who failed to adhere to or obey the instructions will be penalized.

It reads, "This is to notify all political aspirants and all political office holders who have their posters and banners pasted and displayed in places other than the Provided Billboards to remove them and fit it in the right places within the next 48hours (Two days)" 

"Taking effect from today, the 27th (Tuesday) till 29th (Thursday). Any Person/Persons whose  Banner or posters is seen around the school environment aside the billboards will be dealt with in line with the environmental health standard of the school. Fast and effective Actions should be taken by the concerned individuals before the said Date"

The circular of CHESC was released few hours after the Senate President of the SRC, Rt Hon. Amodu issued a similar directive to all aspirants.

The SRC circular reads "Be informed that any ASPIRANT whose poster(s) or inscription is either pasted on any structure/building of the University or written on the floor is given THREE days from the day this notification is published (27/04/2021) to remove or erase same."

"Be further informed that campaign ban has not be lifted and ASPIRANTS are beseeched to suspend all campaign activities until the ban is eventually lifted.

"Kindly note that violation of this would amount to outright disqualification of the candidates involved."

Meanwhile, reactions are beginning to trail in as aspirants and supporters are faulting the decision of the SRC and CHESC.

ECHO MEDIA shall bring to you the information in due time.

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READ THE OPINIONS FROM THE STUDENTS ON HOW TO FORESTALL OR STOP ACCIDENT ON AKUNGBA ROADS

Written by Comrade Barryfem

Due to the past sardonic occurrences of accidents claiming lives and properties, the students have been so much concerned and pleading that a final solution should be brought to the situation.

The students' union has been doing all she could to make sure the lives of her people are safe. Ranging from spiritual aspects (prayer walks and other spiritual undertakings) to physical actions(mounting barricades, proposing speed limit signs, and others).

After the last accident that happened around Adefarati, on Ikare to Akungba road, it was facilitated that the Governor of Ondo state H.E Rotimi Akeredolu visited the scene of the accident. People poured out their plights and the union was duly represented by her President, Comrade Obagunwa Supreme. The Governor promised to find a lasting solution to stop the road accident on Akungba roads.

As efforts are being made, both spiritual and physical, to stop the evil, another accident occurred some days ago, which claimed some lives(3).

The Office of the Public Relations Officer noted with concern, the opinions of the students and laid a platform on 'a channel for people to say their minds on what they think should be done to stop accidents on the roads.

Majority of those who answered suggested the mounting of bumps on the road. But another Comrade, Baba Shade suggested that bumps might not be a lasting solution because the topography of the town would make things worst. He said " Bumps won't stop this itch, it will even become worse you can't put bumps on a hilly road, it will be so bad, let the government dredge the road like that of Ikare and make it double lane and this madness will stop"

Some people also opined that the road should be duallised, this was part of the solutions discussed with the state Government.

In one of the opinions yesterday, a student who goes by the name Uthman Albdulazeez also suggested in full words below;

"Good evening Com. BarryFem.

Yeah, by accessing and studying the nature of the accidents that occurred.

Firstly, those accidents were caused by a vehicle coming from Ikare road, and the major cases are overspeeding and brake failure. Looking at this, it tells us that the first solution to bring in should be on how to reduce road users' speed to a certain limit, within the student's vicinity.

Mind you leader, the causing of accidents are not limited to trailers only, cars, bus, bike kills too. All should be considered when providing a solution.

My suggestion is this, we can first raise the awareness for speed reduction by erecting display boards to notify motorists that students are on the road and they shouldn't speed beyond a certain speed.

The second suggestion is by molding speed breakers on the road, starting as far as Ikare road if possible to Iwaro junction.

I think we should be having hold-ups is better than losing students.

No one knows who's next.

I do commend your administration under the leadership of Com. Supreme. For putting the students at heart always but I think there is still more to be done.

I hope my suggestions will be looked at, help to pass this to the President and I wish to have his contact also.

Thanks, Aluta Parrot."

In conclusion, we want to state it emphatically, that the union is very concerned about how to stop the lugubrious happenings, to protect and promote the students' interests and fight for their rights.

Coupled with the measures taken by the union, it shall be ensured that proper attention is paid to the road for a lasting solution.

Most importantly, let's not stop praying against evil occurrences in our land.

Stay Safe!

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Okusa Accident: Injured Victim Confirmed Dead

Scene of the accident

The Student Union Public Relations Officer, Comrade Adegbeyin Oluwafemi has confirmed the death of the accident victim that was rushed to Federal Medical Center Owo.

Echo Media had yesterday reported the death of two of the victims involved in an accident that happened at the Okusa area of Akungba.

The Student Union Public Relations Officer, Comrade Adegbeyin Oluwafemi recently took to his Whatsapp status to announce his demise.

He said, "It pierces the heart to lose loved ones. We lost the accident victim rushed to FMC, Owo today (3 lives lost to the accident) RIP to the dead."

According to reports, the deceased is a 300-level student of the Department of Guidance and Counselling.

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2 Dead, 1 Injured In Okusa Accident

The scene of the accident 

Two students have been reported dead, while one injured in an accident that happened this evening around Okusa area of Akungba.

Our reporter gathered that the accident involved two bikes and one bus that rammed into one another.

According to reports, two of the victims are 300-level students of the Department of Guidance and Counselling.

The surviving victim is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Center, Owo, Ondo State.

As of the time of filing this report, the names of the victims haven't been confirmed by the University.

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