In A Controversial Move Defended With Precedence, OAU Electoral Commission Made One of Its Members Head of Security Committee
OAU Kilonshele The electoral commission tasked with organizing the election of Obafemi Awolowo University just-reinstated Students' Union made one of its members the head of the security committee, a move it claimed is based on precedence. In the congress held on the 15th of July, the electoral commission brought up the need to have a security committee. Congressmen assented, nominated security members, and gave the electoral commission the right to screen and ratify the committee. However, that was the extent of the congress decision. OAU Kilonshele learned that the commission did all these and then made TeePaul, one of its members the head of the committee. This selection was not discussed in the congress and has generated criticism from some quarters. The decision is also not constitutionally backed but neither are the majority of the decisions that have been made since the reinstatement of the union. Although, the current climate is an unusual one and not specifically provided...