The Association of Campus Journalists at Obafemi Awolowo University (ACJOAU) has, in its just-concluded elections, elected a new leadership which will oversee the affairs ot he association in the coming academic session.
The election took place on Monday, June 23rd, at the Secretariat of the association in Fajuyi Hall. This followed the inauguration of the electoral committee, which was chaired by Omosebi Stephen, on June 14. The electoral commission conducted the election without any irregularities, earning praise for its efficiency and fairness.
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Voting commenced promptly at 10:00 a.m. and concluded at 2:00 p.m. Out of 80 ballot papers distributed, only 39 were utilised, indicating a low turnout. Despite this, the voting process saw all candidate representatives present to observe.
After voting ended, the collation of results began immediately within the Secretariat while the candidates waited outside. Once the results were finalised, all participants were invited in for the official announcement.
Here is the list of candidates who contested and their total valid votes:
President: Olatimehin Esther Boluwatife – 36 votes
Vice President:
Ojebola Mercy Deborah – 24 votes (Winner)
Edun Precious Oluwatomisin – 13 votes
Chairman, Guild of Editors: Oguntade Abraham Adedoyin – 35 votes
General Secretary: Ogunwale Matthew Eniolaoluwa – 36 votes
Assistant General Secretary: Akano Jesuloba Betty – 35 votes
Financial Secretary: Olabiyi Mercy Funmilola – 37 votes
Treasurer: Arifayan Ebunoluwa Oluwafunmilayo – 35 votes
Public Relations Officer: Lawal Olanrewaju Usman – 37 votes
Librarian: Faseyitan Samuel Olamidotun – 32 votes