Foluso Ogunmodede (PRO)
The Acting Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu has assured students of the institution of transparency, equity and fairness in the ongoing Students Union Election, saying only the best candidates would emerge as leaders through transparent poll.
Besides, he said although the election was a critical and important assignment, the conduct of the election would follow due process and strictly in accordance with the rule of the game.
Prof. Shittu said this shortly before the commencement of the election, urging delegates and their agents to play the rules by the game with a view to ensuring seamless election.
He said: “I want to welcome all of you here this morning to a critical assignment that will determine where we are going.”
“I want to assure you that you all belong to us as we shall not take side with a particular candidate.
“In the course of choosing your leaders you must do it within the confines of the law so as to give credibility to what we do.”
“I want you to understand that we will ensure seamless transition, so let us play the game according to law. We are going to be transparent and fair to all.”
Earlier, Dean Students Affairs, Professor Wasiu Oyedokun-Ali sought cooperation among students, urging them to play the game according to the rules.
According to him, the best candidate would only emerge through transparent system, hence, “it is for the best of the system, please cooperate with us.”
