FEDERATION OF IJESA STUDENTS'UNION ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES

Comrade Fifunmi Fapohunda has been elected President of the Federation of IJESA Students Union in a tightly contested election that was conducted yesterday. Fapohunda who polled 71 votes defeated Ibiyemi Abiodun who garnered 63 votes.

Announcing the results, the chairman of the electoral committee, Comrade Kayode Sarumi declared Comrade Fifunmi Fapohunda winner having satisfied the necessary requirements and winning the most votes. 

The process was nearly marred by violence and some delegates who arrived just as polling was about to close were prevented from voting due to late arrival. After series of protest and intervention by security forces, collation commences and the results were announced.

Mr Paul Oyerinde was elected the first Vice President, defeating Kehinde Ajayi, while other elected officials include Taiwo Oladele as Second vice president, Pelumi Obileye as General Secretary, Kehinde Ajibade as Treasurer and Sunday Adeyemi as Social Director.

The election witnessed delegates from 19 institutions all across the country and was held at the Obokungbusi town hall in Ilesa.

COV: FEMI OGUNSEYE