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The need to restore our Congress as a genuine democratic force, one capable of producing resolutions that bring relief, reform, progress and panacea to our numerous concerns cannot be overstated.

Another unaddressed concern is the prevalence of theft within the hall. A significant number of Katangites have lamented the theft of their belongings, including clothing. Yet

They are told to vote not on competence, but on sentiment. “It won’t look good if your brother doesn’t win

Zik and Indy must reclaim their identity not in chants alone, but also in action. If students don’t understand their past, they cannot fight for their future. And if Union leadership continues to serve itself, no student will stand when the next UI’3

Evidently, the Council has strayed from its mandate. It is safe to surmise that some members contested their positions not out of genuine concern for student welfare, but for personal gains, like accommodation, social connections, and other exclusive privileges.

As political scientist Harold Lasswell once observed, “Politics is who gets what, when, and how.” The choice, therefore, rests with the students of the University of Ibadan. Will we choose to remain passive observers, or will we assert our right to determine the conditions of our education and future?

The office of the Students’ Union President is not a title of comfort. It is a seat of responsibility. If Covenant cannot represent and protect over 33,000 students, he should honorably resign. After all, no one forced him to run for the presidency.

Given these responsibilities, the importance of the Council cannot be overstated. Who else, if not the SRC, is positioned to shield students from oppressive administrative actions? In the metaphorical ship of student unionism, the SRC is expected to be the captain. Sincere, reliable, and selfless. Sadly, there exists a disheartening gap between the Council’s constitutional mandate and the way it has continued to execute its duties.

By: Patrick Ezihe A wise person has a big heart, a curious brain, and open ears. – Abhishek Ratna Student governance in Nigerian universities exists as the Student Union, with a president at the top of the hierarchy, and the Student Representative Council (SRC) acting as checks and balances. The […]

By: Sonaike Peter Every institution requires leadership to address the needs of its people. Since not everyone can be involved in governance, few individuals are chosen to represent and manage the affairs of others. This principle applies to the Great Independence Hall of Residence at the University of Ibadan. In […]