Students of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) have elected new leaders to steer the affairs of the Students' Union Government (SUG), with Mr Ajayi Olusegun Samuel emerging as the new president.
Online Election with Observers
The election was conducted online, with the collation centre at Ado-Ekiti serving as the Situation Room. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Partnerships, Research, Innovation and Linkages), Prof. SPRIL, served as observers.
The Students Electoral Body, chaired by Mr Odelami Moses Ayotunde of the Department of History and International Studies, reported that 16,366 students were accredited to participate in the election.
Electoral Body Describes Process as Credible
Ayotunde, who led a team of 37 officials from various faculties, described the election as transparent, free, and fair. He said the process was one of the most seamless elections during his time as a FUOYE student.
“This is the most seamless and credible election that I have seen since I became a FUOYE student,” Ayotunde stated.
New SUG President Promises Unity-Focused Leadership
The newly elected president, Ajayi Olusegun Samuel, is a 400-level student of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Ikole Campus. Known as “AOS The Unifier” and “Fairsam” by some students, he is recognized for his involvement in student advocacy, public speaking, entrepreneurship, and welfare initiatives.
Ayotunde described the new president as a passionate student leader committed to service, academic excellence, and improving student experiences.
“He is a passionate student leader, public speaker, entrepreneur, and advocate for student welfare. Throughout his academic journey, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to leadership, service, and academic excellence,” he said.
Students Express Confidence in New Leadership
A 400-level Political Science student, Bolu Fashakin, noted that Olusegun’s dedication to service and student development earned him the trust of the student community.
“The new President’s dedication to service, unity, and student development has earned him the trust and confidence of the student body,” Fashakin said.
Other Elected Executives
Other students elected into leadership positions include Taiwo Victor Oluwadarasimi as Vice President, Olatunbosun Oluwaferanmi Faith as General Secretary, and Rabiu Azeez Olawale as Assistant General Secretary. Others are Okoro Chukwuemeka as Social Director, Isaac Ebenezer Ekoyon as Sports Director, Akere Daniel Oluwamuyiwa as Director of Transport, Oyelakin Ayodeji Solomon as Financial Secretary, Shobayo Olatunbosun Olasunkanmi as Treasurer, Oni Olaoluwa Elijah as Public Relations Officer, and Salami Nimotalai Moyinoluwa as Welfare Director.
