Faculty of Social Sciences Election Marred by Delay and Bullying of Electorate
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 ...