A heated uproar broke out during the Great IFE Students’ Representative Council (SRC) sitting held on Sunday at the University’s Ajose Lecture Theater.
The chaos ensued following the council’s selection of a 13-man committee to oversee the 2023/2024 general elections—a move that immediately stirred controversy and sharp disagreements from members of the house, especially the President of the Union, Omoboriowo Isaac (Dr Bush).
The disruption began when the Speaker of the SRC, Oladapo Olakunle Olajide (Olabest), announced the ratification of the electoral committee. The decision was met with intense opposition from the President of the Great Ife Students’ Union, Omoboriowo Isaac (Dr. Bush) alongside other students who vehemently rejected the list and stormed towards the Speaker in an apparent attempt to confront him physically.
What followed was an eruption of pandemonium as tensions escalated in the gathering. The scene quickly spiraled into a shouting match, with shoves and verbal altercations overshadowing the proceedings. Attempts to restore order proved futile for several hours.
Although the House later reconvened in an attempt to de-escalate the crisis, reports indicate that tensions remain high, with accusations, heated exchanges, and even signs of physical aggression persisting among members of the Students Union.
Many observers, including students present at the gallery, expressed shock at the conduct of the session, describing it as unbecoming of a democratic institution and indicative of a deeper political rift within the Union’s leadership.
As of the time of filing this report, the situation remains volatile, with security personnel closely monitoring the area in anticipation of further developments. Meanwhile, the Vice-Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Olasunkami, in ameliorating the issue, urged the house to allow peace to reign and follow the constitution duly.
More details later.