The Great Ife Students’ Union Electoral Commission has announced the lifting of the election ban and commencement of campaigns for the forthcoming Students’ Union Elections – (CEC, SRC & HEC)
This was contained in a release on Thursday 18th of May, 2023, signed by the Chairman, Ayebiele Khalil Oluwajuedalo, and General Secretary, Dele Junaid Olajuwon, of the commission.
The release pointed out five campaigning guidelines for the contestants
1. Eligibility Criteria
a. Contestants MUST be registered students of the university for the 2021/2022 academic session.
b. Contestants running for the positions within CEC and SRC must have successfully completed AT LEAST one academic session in the university.
2. Campaign Guidelines
a. All campaign activities should focus on the issues and be centered around the candidate’s proposed solutions. A political campaign or slogan shall not be tainted with abusive language directly or indirectly likely to injure physical, psychological, religious, ethnic, or sectional feelings against another candidate will result in automatic disqualification.
b. The use of the halls’ public address system for campaign purposes is strictly prohibited.
c. Colored posters are not allowed to be used by contestants.
d. Contestants are prohibited from writing or posting bills on walls, water tanks, and roads.
3. Conduct and Harassment: Contestants and their supporters must refrain from any form of harassment during the election process. Harassment includes any actions or behavior intended to intimidate, coerce, or harm others.
4. Disqualification Risk: Any contestant who violates these guidelines stands the risk of being DISQUALIFIED.
5. Incumbent Members’ Responsibilities: Incumbent members of the CEC who are contesting positions within the CEC must hand over all union properties in their possession, including keys to their offices. This measure ensures the protection of sensitive election materials and promotes a level playing field for all contestants.
The release further stated that the election timetable and practice directions will be made available in due time.