FUHSO Elects New Cooperative Society Executives as Peter Adikwu Emerges President

The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO), Benue State, has conducted the second election of its Cooperative Society, with members electing new officers to various leadership positions in an exercise described as free, fair and transparent.

The election, held on October 20, 2026, featured contests for ten executive positions in the Cooperative Society, which was established in 2022.

The positions contested included President, Vice President, Secretary-General, Assistant Secretary-General, Public Relations Officer, Financial Secretary, Assistant Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Legal Adviser and Auditor.

According to the election report, the Cooperative Society had 373 eligible voters, of whom 208 participated in the exercise. Voting commenced at about 9:00 a.m., with observers and candidates' representatives present at the polling centre to monitor the process.

At the conclusion of voting, the electoral committee, chaired by Dr. John Ujor Adole, commenced the counting of ballots before announcing the results.

Dr. Peter Adikwu emerged victorious in the presidential election, polling 190 votes to secure the position.

For the position of Vice President, Comrade Inyila Victor Eje (AISLT) won with 131 votes, defeating his rival, Mr. Michael Onazi Onazi, who scored 77 votes.

Mr. Benjamin Oko Olua emerged as Secretary-General with 206 votes, while Mrs. Victoria Ehi Obute won the position of Assistant Secretary-General with 136 votes against Mr. Taiwo John Aiki, who polled 67 votes.

In other results, Mr. Simon Adakole Odoh emerged as Treasurer with 201 votes, while Dr. Samuel Echioda won the position of Public Relations Officer with 205 votes.

Mr. Anthony Inalegwu secured the position of Financial Secretary with 195 votes, while Ms. Ene Felicia Oko retained her position as Assistant Financial Secretary with 188 votes.

Similarly, Mr. Apochi Sunday Stanley emerged as Auditor with 202 votes, while Barr. Ene Bridget Ujah-Oyigbo retained the position of Legal Adviser with 206 votes.

The results were formally announced at about 3:45 p.m. by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Dr. John Ujor Adole.

Other members of the committee were Barr. Pam Ejembi, Barr. Amina Efu, Mr. Mathias Agbo and Mr. Agaba Audu.

The successful conduct of the election marks another milestone in the activities of the FUHSO Cooperative Society and underscores the importance of democratic participation in the administration of the institution's cooperative affairs.

The newly elected officers are expected to strengthen accountability, promote transparency and advance the welfare and financial interests of members.