SUSPENSION OF STUDENTS' UNION ELECTIONS

       UNIUYO STUDENTS’ UNION ELECTIONS SUSPENDED

The Management of the University of Uyo has suspended the 2014\2015 session Students’ Elections until further notice.

A suspension order signed by the Registrar of the University, Mrs Edak Umondak which was handed over to all students and members of the university community in a letter dated April 22, 2015 with Reference No. UU\REG\DAA\159\Vol.29\73 reads :

“The University Management has directed the suspension until further notice, the on-going processes, which was to culminate in the 2014\2015 session Students’ Union Elections.

“The reason for the suspension, is based on the fact that the atmosphere is not conducive for elections, as some issues have been raised by students’ of the Faculty of Engineering vide a letter dated 22 April 2015 and signed by 136 students’ of the Faculty. All issues raised by the students have to be investigated to avoid any wrong interpretation.

“Management has consequently decided that on-going processes be suspended to allow proper investigation into the issues raised by these students and for appropriate action to be taken.

“The Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the Management has therefore appealed to all parties concerned to remain calm until issues raised are appropriately addressed. All students’ are also advised to go about their usual routines peacefully and resist any form of temptation to engage in acts that may lead to a breakdown of law and order. Students are particularly advised to maintain the peace in campus.”