RISE AGENDA CLINCHES VICTORY IN TRANSPARENT PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ELECTIONS

By: Olabosinde Israel Oluwapelumi 

The Department of Public Administration, The Polytechnic Ibadan, held a peaceful, transparent, and democratic departmental election on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The process culminated in the emergence of Aluko Adedeji David, the presidential candidate of the RISE Agenda, as President-elect.

The election was conducted under the capable leadership of the incumbent departmental president, Comrade Adekanbi Adeyinka Oluwapelumi, with the full support of the Electoral Committee chaired by Comrade Olumide Mulero.

Voting commenced promptly at 10:00 AM at the Public Administration Secretariat. The exercise was monitored by the Head of Department, Dr. O.O Oyewo, along with lecturers Mr. Yusuf Wahab and Mrs. O A. OLABODE ensuring due process and transparency. Aspirants' agents were present throughout, and security was maintained by the institution’s Chief Security Officer, Mr. Ojerinde Waheed Ajao, and his team.

Accredited students from ND I, ND II, HND I, and HND II participated in the election using either their departmental receipt or school identity card. The voting concluded at exactly 1:05 PM, after which collation of results began immediately in the presence of student observers and agents.

Final Election Results:

President

Aluko Adedeji David – 164 votes

Ibrahim Qudus Olayiwola – 87 votes

Total Votes Cast: 253 | Void Votes: 4

General Secretary

Adedokun Azeez Oluwadamilare – Unopposed

Treasurer

Benedict Peace Uduakabong – Unopposed

Financial Secretary (Office 1)

Eze Hereientta Ugochi – Unopposed

Financial Secretary (Office 2)

Kareem Samad Ayomide – 146 votes

Olaniyan Abosede Aduke – 101 votes

Total Votes Cast: 255 | Void Votes: 6

Social Director (1)

Olusesan Olusegun Samuel – 127 votes

Abiola Folake Mercy – 122 votes

Total Votes Cast: 249 | Void Votes: 6

Social Director (2)

Suliaman Mubarak Alabi – Unopposed

Public Relations Officer (1)

Sadie Ajewole Olawajuwon – 173 votes

Oache Lucky David – 72 votes

Total Votes Cast: 245 | Void Votes: 10

Public Relations Officer (2)

Success Saviour John – Unopposed

Welfare Director (1)

Arekemase Barakat – Unopposed

Sports Director (1)

Adeboye Sodiq Tunde – Unopposed

Assistant General Secretary

Yusuf Tawakalit Boluwatife – Unopposed

Chief Librarian (2)

Kelani Hikmat Adeola – Unopposed

The final results were officially declared by Dr. R.A. Akinseye during the department’s Second Semester Examination Orientation Programme.

This election stands as a testament to the department’s enduring commitment to student leadership, transparency, and democratic values—setting a commendable precedent for future student governance activities.



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