ABSU Inaugurates Electoral Committee For 2026/2027 Student Union Elections

The Vice-Chancellor of Abia State University (ABSU), Professor Ndukwe J. Okeudo, has inaugurated the reconstituted Student Union Government Electoral Committee (SUGECO) to oversee the conduct of the 2026/2027 Student Union Government elections scheduled for August 2026.

The inauguration marks the official commencement of preparations for the forthcoming student union elections and the beginning of the electoral process within the university community.

Representing the Vice-Chancellor at the event, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Gazie Okpara, stated that the reconstitution of SUGECO signifies renewed efforts by the university management to ensure a credible transition process.

Professor Okpara recalled the challenges and controversies that affected the previous student union election, which resulted in its postponement. He noted that the inauguration of the new committee also marks the lifting of the restriction on student political activities and the commencement of election-related activities.

He assured members of the committee that the university management, under the leadership of Professor Okeudo, had provided the necessary logistics and institutional support to ensure that the elections are free, fair, transparent and acceptable to the university community.

On behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Okpara formally inaugurated the committee members and charged them to execute their responsibilities with integrity, impartiality and accountability.

The Dean of Student Affairs and Chairman of SUGECO, Professor Dick Uduma, who spoke on behalf of the committee, appreciated the confidence placed in them by the university management.

He assured that the committee would uphold the trust entrusted to it and conduct a peaceful, transparent and credible election that reflects the university’s values of excellence, integrity and service to humanity.

The reconstituted SUGECO comprises representatives from various departments and units of the university, including both academic and non-academic staff, ensuring balanced representation and inclusiveness in the electoral process.