GreatIfeDecides’24: Students Elects New Hall Executive Councils for Halls of Residence
Abdulbasit Abdulkareem Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, marked the day for the highly anticipated Hall Executive Council (HEC) elections at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. The Electoral Commission, led by Chairman Taofeek Ogunperi (TAO), ensured a smooth and orderly process across the eight halls of residence. Fajuyi Hall : The election at Fajuyi Hall commenced late, with electoral commissioners arriving around 10:00 AM. Initial delays were caused by arguments between agents and commissioners regarding accreditation parameters. Notably, Odunayo Emmanuel Adio (Ifihan), a chairmanship contestant, expressed dissatisfaction that his political name was absent from the ballot paper. Ballot Paper Analysis: Total Ballot Papers: 280 Unused Ballot Papers: 48 Total Votes Cast: 232 The election saw a relatively low turnout, with agents actively wooing voters. Voting concluded at 3:00 PM, an hour later than initially planned. Vote counting began immediately after. The Dean of Student Affairs v...