Yasir Aladodo and Akaje Meimunat report
The English and Literary Studies Students’ Association under the faculty of Art, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto has conducted a peaceful election on Thursday, 9th November, at the departmental garden.
It can be recalled that the Association had earlier conducted election debates at the A20 lecture hall, providing aspirants with an opportunity to present their manifestos to the public before the election day.
Commending the Election Committee (ELCOM) for their commendable efforts, Kehinde expressed satisfaction with her inaugural voting experience.
She remarked, “This is my first time casting a vote, the election was not only fair and transparent, it also served as an educative on how election and voting was conducted.”
Another student is Bashirat Kehinde, a 100-level student of English and Literary Studies, who also gave kudos to the ELCOM for the outstanding work.
Speaking, Bashirat noted that the election committee deserves accolades for ensuring a smooth and unbiased electoral process, contributing to the overall success of the election.
Jimoh Yusuf Olatunji, a 400-level student and the General Secretary of the department, also expressed his delight about the election process.
“This is the first peaceful election I have ever witnessed on this campus. The fair procedure of election accompanied with the press supervision and the ELCOM commitment dictates the fair outcome of the election”.
Speaking with The News Digest Press, the president of ELSSA, Ibrahim Mubarak, lauded the massive turnout of the students and the fair conduct of the election
He stated, “Honestly, the election was the most populous turn-up ever since we began our journey of innovation in the department. We had earlier requested the service of the securities to avoid any forms of misconduct and misappropriation but everything exceeded our expectations positively. We’ve been able to achieve our dedication to giving students of the department the right to choose their leaders.
“This is the first election to be conducted under the English and Literary Studies Student Association. Unprecedentedly, this is part of the agenda of innovation we’re holding to initiate in the department.”
In an interview with Suleiman Mayowa, a 400-level student of English and Literary studies and chairman of the election committee, said the success of the election was attached to the support of his colleagues.
“ I really commend my colleagues for their support and for making the election a successful one. At the same time, the students’ turn-up was a thing to rejoice about.”