History was made at Ekiti State Polytechnic, Isan-Ekiti, as the Institution produced its first president of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) in an election conducted on Thursday, October 31, 2024. The election brought students together in a democratic process to select leaders for the newly established union. To ensure a free and fair process, the event was closely monitored by external leaders from various unions, reinforcing the integrity of the voting exercise.
The election featured 10 candidates vying for 7 different positions. With some positions uncontested, only the posts of President and General Secretary saw multiple aspirants.
*Election Results and Positions*
1. *President*
Ojo Victor won the presidential seat in a close contest against Oguntuase Victor and Otitoju Toba. Ojo secured 45 votes, with Oguntuase and Otitoju receiving 21 and 22 votes, respectively.
2. *General Secretary*
The General Secretary race was a tight contest between Adeyemo Abigail and Ogbole Joshua. Abigail emerged victorious with 44 votes, defeating Joshua, who garnered 39 votes.
3. *Vice President*
Lady Comr. Ogungbola Timilehin ran unopposed and was elected with 80 votes.
4. *Director of Welfare*
Lady Comr. Jegede Paulina secured the position of Director of Welfare with 77 votes, running unopposed.
5. *Director of Social*
Comr. Oyebi Oluwaseun was elected as Director of Social with a total of 74 votes, also unopposed.
6. *Director of Sports*
Comr. Oluwadare Ojo, running unopposed, was elected as Director of Sports with 77 votes.
7. *Public Relations Officer (PRO)*
Comr. Adekunle Samuel assumed the role of Public Relations Officer with 77 votes, running unopposed.
This historic event marks a new chapter in the Polytechnic’s commitment to strengthening student representation and leadership.
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