Akwa Ibom Polytechnic Schedules SUG Election for May 30 with E-Voting System

Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic will conduct its 2024/2025 Student Union Government elections on Friday, May 30, 2025 using an electronic voting system.

Students must collect e-voting codes before the election to participate in selecting their student representatives.

E-Voting Code Collection Schedule

Code distribution begins Monday, May 19, 2025 at the ETF 2023 Building, organized by department to manage crowd flow:

Monday, May 19: School of Applied Sciences (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Tuesday, May 20: Business & Management Studies, Enterprise Programme (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Wednesday, May 21: School of Engineering Technology (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Thursday, May 22: Environmental Studies, Communication Arts (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Friday, May 23: Spill-over for all schools (10 a.m. - 3 p.m.)

Required Documents

Bring your official school fee receipt or student ID card to collect your e-voting code. Without proper identification or fee payment proof, you cannot obtain a code.

The polytechnic emphasized that only students with e-voting codes will be eligible to vote on May 30, making code collection mandatory for electoral participation.

Understanding E-Voting

Electronic voting systems provide secure, efficient elections that reduce manual ballot complications. Students typically vote through online portals or dedicated voting apps using their unique codes.

E-voting offers several advantages: faster result tabulation, reduced paper waste, improved accessibility for students on different campuses, and transparent vote counting processes.

Importance of SUG Elections

Student Union Government representatives advocate for student interests with polytechnic administration. SUG leaders address concerns about facilities, welfare, academic policies, and campus life quality.

Participating in SUG elections exercises your democratic rights and influences who speaks for student interests throughout the academic year.

Strong student leadership can successfully lobby for improvements in accommodation, library resources, sports facilities, and academic support services.

Voting Responsibility

Research candidates and their platforms before the May 30 election. Effective SUG leadership requires more than popularity - look for candidates with clear plans and demonstrated commitment to student welfare.

Attend campaign events or debates if organized. Direct interaction with candidates helps you assess their capabilities and sincerity.

Vote based on merit rather than personal friendships or departmental loyalty. The SUG represents all students, so choose leaders who will serve the entire polytechnic community.

Code Collection Reminders

Attend during your designated day to avoid congestion on the spill-over day when all schools are accommodated simultaneously.

Ensure your fee payment is up to date before attempting code collection. Outstanding balances may prevent code issuance.

Keep your e-voting code secure after collection. Loss or theft could prevent your electoral participation or enable unauthorized voting.

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Source: Akwa Ibom State Polytechnic Student Affairs