By Debbiemuse
The 38th Electoral Committee of the Union of Campus Journalists, University of Ibadan (UCJ’UI), has released the results of the union’s 38th election, with Omofala Samuel emerging as President following the online poll held on Friday, October 16.
Omofala secured all 56 votes cast in the presidential race, accounting for 100 per cent of the votes, to become President-elect.
Reacting to his victory, Omofala expressed delight at the opportunity to lead the union, describing campus journalism as an important part of the university community.
“I am really delighted to have the opportunity to lead one of the most important student bodies on campus. Under my leadership, campus journalists should expect better responses to press attacks, increased opportunities, and a more united campus journalism community”, he said.
He also appreciated the delegates who voted in the election and the outgoing President, Jesutomiwo Adebumowa, for helping him understand the union’s operations.
“I appreciate every single delegate that voted. I also appreciate the president, Jesutomiwo Adebumowa, for letting me understand the inner workings of the Union more”, he added.
In the other contests, Mustapha Favour won Vice-President (Administration) with 55 of the 56 votes cast, representing 98.2 per cent, while one vote was declared void.
Ogunlakin Rukkayah secured the position of Public Relations Officer 2 with 54 votes, while Olubode Racheal won General Secretary with the same tally. Both candidates received 96.4 per cent of the votes cast in their respective contests, with two votes declared void in each race.
The Public Relations Officer 1 contest was the closest, with Akinsola Ayomide polling 30 votes to defeat Oladeji Oyinloluwa, who received 26. The result gave Akinsola 53.6 per cent of the vote against Oladeji’s 46.4 per cent, a margin of four votes.
According to the Electoral Committee, 66 voters were accredited for the election, of whom 56 participated, representing a turnout of approximately 85 per cent.
