To deepen democratic culture and ensure a seamless transition of leadership, the Executive members of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) Alumni Association Ekiti State Branch have formally constituted a three-member electoral committee to oversee the forthcoming elections into vacant positions within the branch.
The announcement was made following a strategic executive meeting held on Monday, July 29, 2025.
The decision, according to the Chairman Mr Segun Adebayo, is in line with Article 8, Section 2 (l and m) of the 2023 constitution of the AAUA Alumni Association, which vested the authority to establish such committees in the hands of the branch leadership.
The newly constituted electoral committee comprises Mr. Ogunsakin O’Seun, who will serve as the Chairman, alongside Mrs. Jide Abe Abiola as a member, and Mr. Osasona Akeem, who doubles as both member and secretary of the committee.
Charged with the responsibility of ensuring a credible, inclusive and transparent electoral process, the committee has been handed a clear five-point Terms of Reference (TOR) to guide its activities in the run-up to the branch elections.
According to the TOR, the electoral committee is expected to: (1) identify and list out all available vacant positions within the branch structure; (2) commence the sale of nomination forms to interested members or contestants at a fair and reasonable cost; (3) screen all interested members to determine their eligibility based on constitutional and procedural requirements; (4) publish the list of qualified contestants and determine the appropriate mode of election; and finally, (5) conduct the elections within a stipulated timeframe and officially announce results, leading to the inauguration of a new set of branch executive members.
The establishment of the electoral committee is a critical step toward reconstituting the branch leadership and ensuring continued service delivery to alumni members.
According to the Branch Chairman, the move also reaffirms the association’s commitment to due process, internal democracy, and participatory governance as it is necessary in maintaining the integrity and continuity of the branch leadership.
In his words :
“With the committee now fully empanelled and its mandate clearly spelled out, it is expected that the committee will ensure a smooth and credible election process that will usher in a fresh wave of leadership to consolidate the gains of the outgoing administration.” He said.
He further stated that “the Branch has continued to play a strategic role in facilitating development initiatives, offering mentorship opportunities, and building strong networks that support their alma mater and its graduates. The upcoming election is expected to reinforce these goals through the emergence of visionary and competent leaders committed to the values and objectives of the association.”
E-signed:
Yemi Olajutemu
Public Secretary
31/07/2025