By Habeeb Olokooba
UDUS will prudently decide the Messiah who will pilot their affairs for the next session was the smoke that smogged every atmosphere in my dearest varsity. “Thank God, It’s high time we pushed out an unceremonious president; a union without government,” said students who have been thirsting for ‘government’ in SU. Unbelievably, an unopposed candidate emanated. Sigh!
Well, since the presidential candidate for the 2023 SUG election came unopposed, I can’t but say congratulations to the Mr. president in advance. I believe his competency is the reason others hid their faces while allowing one and only competent Sanusi to walk before crawling; talk before walking and run faster than Bolt even before the competition. The development made the process of choosing the representatives more lively and less controversial: his magical display at SU presidential debate is the best so far. If I may ask, how would you give back life to the ‘G’ in SUG?
Anyway, this is not the story for today. That being said, let’s talk about one of the biggest twists in the forthcoming SU election. I’m talking of the tie between Abdullah Zakari Yari and Hameed Yusuf Akintoye, who were contesting for Welfare Director.
As a journalist, it is unethical to have a favorite candidate. Even though you have, it’s strictly against the rule of the profession to make it known. The rationale is that, you are to hold the government accountable for a wrong done, so it becomes a bastardization of the process to be caught dining with the fish you want to catch.
People often ask why I don’t show politicians support publicly? Well you can choose to say I was caught sitting on the fence. That’s your opinion and it doesn’t matter. Aside from not being a fan of politics, the rules above should be enough.
Without deviating from the laid down protocol, Since the president has won the election by default, just like there won’t be an election at all, I found Yari and Hameed’s tie as one of the most competitive ones.
To CAP it all, my advice to students is that “Brother Shaggi is greeting you” is the phrase all over these days. As well as “Vote Zakari Yari as Welfare Director” might have clouded your ears. I implore you to observe and calculate in selecting who will rep you well. You shouldn’t vote for a person you never believed in. Analyse your options, and choose a leader that can make on your behalf informed decisions for that is how to make the SU succeed. I’m not into politics but I’m an advocate of good governance. Peace.