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By Ogunlaja Oluwafemi  The 34th Lasusu elections took place on November 1, 2023, across various faculties at Lagos State University. However, there were notable delays in the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, where the polling unit for communication experienced a late start due to a network glitch. The elections, originally scheduled to begin at 10 am, did not kick off until a few minutes before 2 pm. This delay left voters standing for hours without any seating arrangements or shade, and it led to a significant crowd gathering around the faculty, resulting from poor crowd management. Hon. Mukandas Abímbólá, the Speaker of the Faculty, explained that the late start was due to network issues but assured everyone that there were sufficient personnel on hand to quicken the voting process. This delay frustrated many students within the faculty, with some expressing their annoyance and stress over the situation. One student, Fisayo, stated, "I've been waiting for about 2 ...

By Akeredolu Israel As of 1:21 p.m. on November 1, 2023, the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) has yet to commence its scheduled voting process, which was initially set for 10 a.m. Students gathered at the faculty entrance have endured scorching sunlight, growing increasingly anxious as hours pass with no sign of voting. Oreoluwa, representing ZARA, confirmed that the election was supposed to begin at 10 a.m., but as of 12:21 p.m, no progress had been made. In an effort to clarify the situation, the ACJ agent was granted access to the voting room. Akinfolarin Olumide Isiah, the Public Relations Officer of the Independent Electoral Committee overseeing the Lasusu election, assured concerned parties that "everything is under control." He emphasized their commitment to a free, fair, and transparent election and explained that E-voting was introduced to prevent overcrowding and maintain order. Isiah clarified that the responsibility for voting lies in the hands of the ...

By Olubunmi Ayomide In the 34th LASUSU election on November 1, 2023, at the Faculty of Law polling unit, voting commenced at 12 pm. Aspirants' agents gained access to the voting hall, and security remained tight. Notably, Adeyemi, a general secretary aspirant, and KAPPA, a presidential aspirant, visited to ensure their agents' participation. However, an issue arose as canvassers were asked to exit the voting hall, leaving only one agent per aspirant. Maverick's agent expressed concern about students' tokens being collected to vote on their behalf due to the absence of laptops or computers in the voting hall. Our ACJ correspondent inquired about provisions for students without phones. Boluwatifecarry, a LASUSU senator, mentioned it was the IEC's responsibility, but he made his phone available for such students. The IEC members responsible for voting tokens explained that it was the faculty's duty to provide computers, citing concerns about potential c...

By Hamzat Ameenat The Faculty of Education polling unit experienced significant disruptions in the electoral process, leaving voters in distress. As of 1pm, the election had not yet begun, raising concerns among the students. Hamzat, a concerned student from the faculty, voiced apprehension about the situation, citing signs of electoral malpractices, harassment, and the delay in the process. He said, " We have not been able to vote in our faculty due to network issues and they've been on it since 10am. The school Marshal also harassed our president. We saw him and the officer exchanging words and the next thing we saw was seeing Socrates ( the faculty president) in the marshal's car. He was arrested for speaking for us and that's why we are here at the SIEU to demand his release". Favour, another student, joined the chorus of discontent, lamenting the absence of a free and fair election process and pointing out instances of manipulation. She revealed...

By Similoluwa Ifedayo The Lagos State University Students' Union (LASUSU) has formed the 33rd Independent Audit Committee (IAC) on January 18, 2023. This to ensure financial transparency and accountability in the current and incoming student government administration. The committee, led by Comrade Alaka Abdullahi, will be known as the "Diaphanous Team." The primary responsibility of the 33rd LASUSU IAC is to conduct an independent review of the financial records of the current student government and those who are running for office to ensure that there has been no financial misconduct.  The committee will also examine the financial records of the student government during the transition period to ensure a smooth transfer of financial responsibility from one administration to the next. Comrade Alaka Abdullahi, Chairman of the 33rd IAC, said that the committee has been formed with the objective of ensuring financial discipline and accountability across all level...

By Damilare Adeyeye  Perhaps, the majority believe that the final outcome of the Lagos State University Students' Union election is not truly the reflection of the decision of the student populace. While some assume that the results are usually tampered with by some high-powered individuals within the university, it is a totally conceived notion of some people that the election is always manipulated by some 'big' and influential persons beyond the four walls of LASU.  Notwithstanding, as another LASUSU election draws closer again, the debate of who truly decides the election remains unabated with some persons making palpable references to previous elections. First things first, a school of thought, among students believes that the outcome of the LASUSU election is always decided before the actual voting exercise, by some student politicians who are aware of the game, and how deep it goes.  These persons are pictured as critical stakeholders in the institution's electora...

​ Ibrahim Damilare The 29th Faculty of Art Public Relations Officer, Adebisi Testimony Aduragbemi fondly called EriofLagos, has debunked claims that he had stepped down from the forthcoming 33rd LASUSU General Elections.  He disclosed the new development to ACJ-LASU correspondent on Wednesday. According to him, the viral claims of his supposed withdrawal are to be seen as as false and fake news as he was not aware of the story whatsoever.  In his words, “I didn't hear about any such speculation. But, I have never at any point in time dropped LASUSU aspiration. So, I am not aware of the speculation. This is fake news.’’  Speaking further, Comr. Aduragbemi stated that he had suspected his opposition's involvement in publishing the fake claim but resorted that such story would only give him more publicity. In addition, Comr. Aduragbemi disclosed that his campaign team is working to ensure boost his publicity.  He said, “My campaign team are working assiduously to contin...