Why AAU Management Orders For Fresh SUG Elections
By Simeon OSAJIE
More facts has emerged over the decision of the Management of Ambrose Alli University, (AAU) Ekpoma, to approve the process of conducting fresh election into various offices of the University’s Student Union Government (SUG).
Investigation by The9JaTREND revealed that the University’s Head of Corporate Communications and Protocol, Otunba Mike Aladenika in a press statement made available to newsmen in Benin City, the state capital disclosed that the Students Services Division has been mandated to come out with a schedule within the next day or two for the Student Union Election.
The lifting of this initial suspension Aladenika said was contained in a memo issued by the Acting Registrar, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Comrade Ambrose E. Odiase, which said, “On the 2nd of May 2024, on-going preparations for the Student Union Elections were temporarily suspended. This suspension was the consequence of adverse security reports.
“Based on an updated favourable security report and advice, the Student Services Division has since been mandated to come out with a schedule for the Student Union Election. This schedule is expected to be released within the next day or two.
“Based on this recent development, the aspirants and, indeed, the entire students’ community are enjoined to remain calm and avoid actions that will truncate the elections.
“With the lifting of the initial suspension, Student Union activism is set to resume the expected momentum. As such, activists, contestants and the entire student community are expected to play in accordance with the rules, devoid of any thuggery or any other vices which run counter to established rules of the institution.”
