The Student Union Government (SUG) at Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) is the representative body of the students in the university.
The election will be conducted on Wednesday August 9, 2023 from 10:00AM to 3:00PM
The SUG is responsible for promoting the welfare, interests, and rights of the students, as well as organizing various academic, social, and cultural activities on campus. The SUG also serves as a liaison between the students and the university administration, faculty, and staff.
The SUG is composed of elected executive officers, legislative councilors, and judicial members. The executive officers include the president, vice president, secretary general, treasurer, director of socials, director of sports, director of welfare, director of transport, and public relations officer.
The legislative councilors are elected from each faculty and department to represent their constituents in the SUG parliament. The judicial members are appointed by the SUG president to adjudicate on matters relating to the SUG constitution and by-laws.
The SUG presidential election 2023 is scheduled to take place on aefunaisug.com, an e-voting website that allows each student to vote for their favorite candidate during the election.
The e-voting system was introduced in 2023 to ensure a free, fair, transparent, and credible election process. The e-voting system also enables students who are not on campus to participate in the election.
The SUG presidential election 2023 is open to candidates of any gender, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation. However, there are strict requirements for prospective presidential candidates, such as:
- They must be registered students of AE-FUNAI with a minimum CGPA of 3.0.
- They must have completed at least two academic sessions in the university.
- They must have a clean disciplinary record and no criminal record.
- They must have a certificate of eligibility (COE) issued by the Presidential Elections Committee (PEC), which is composed of representatives from the university management, faculty, staff, and students.
The PEC is responsible for screening and verifying the qualifications of the presidential candidates, as well as conducting the election campaign and monitoring the election process. The PEC also announces the results of the election and declares the winner.
The SUG presidential election 2023 is expected to be a keenly contested and exciting event, as several candidates have already declared their intention to run for the presidency. Some of the candidates are:
- Wilson Umahi: A student of Engineering.
- Eze Daniel Nonso: A student of Political Science
- Uhiara Augustine Chibuzor: A student of Anatomy
- Amos Mercy Ugochinyere: A student of Mass Communication contest for the position of the Vice President
The SUG presidential election 2023 is an important opportunity for the students of AE-FUNAI to exercise their democratic rights and responsibilities, as well as to shape the future direction and development of their university.
The SUG president plays a vital role in representing and leading the student body, as well as collaborating with other partners to advance the vision and mission of AE-FUNAI.
Therefore, it is essential for every student to be informed and involved in the SUG presidential election 2023. You can learn more about the candidates, their platforms, and their plans by visiting their websites or social media pages.
Most importantly, you should vote for your preferred candidate on aefunaisug.com on the election day. The e-voting system is easy and convenient to use. You just need to register with your matriculation number and password, then select your candidate from a list of options. You can also change your vote before submitting it. Your vote is confidential and secure.
The SUG presidential election 2023 is your chance to make a difference in your university. Don’t miss it! Vote wisely! Vote responsibly! Vote for AE-FUNAI!
