Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi Students Question Suspension of SUG Elections Amidst Departmental Votes

The Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi (FPTB), has initiated the screening and selection process for the Students' Union Government (SUG) Executive Council, sparking debate among students.

Unlike many Nigerian tertiary institutions that hold democratic elections for SUG positions, FPTB uses a selection process, contradicting its practice of allowing open elections for departmental associations and faculty-based organizations.

Students criticize this approach, believing it enables management control over student leadership and stifles dissent. The selection process raises concerns about representation and accountability, disconnecting students from their union leadership.