NAOS SET FOR A NEW NATIONAL CONVENTION...

...As Electoral Committee assures students of a transparent, free and fair election

2019 NAOS NATIONAL CONVENTION : BEING THE COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY THE ELCOM CHAIRMAN,  NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OKUN STUDENTS (NAOS) NATIONAL ON APRIL 21, 2019*

Having widely consulted after the aborted National Convention to elect National executives of our beloved association, the Electoral Committee has been following reactions by candidates, delegates, and contigents directly connected with conduct of election in ESSMO, MOPAMURO. It is evidently clear that the entire students and stakeholders alike condemn in its entirety the disruption of election process and are united in the demand for free, fair and transparent election within the shortest possible time and at a more secured and monitored venue.

The disruption of election which was instigated by a former ELCOM chairman (Osha) who is no longer a student is in itself highly condemned and regretted .

 *lt is important to state for posterity sake that no delegates or candidate accredited and directly involved in the election was involved in the disruption.*

Hence, the Committee  has decided to do what is in the best interest of the Association and the reputation of our founding father's,  that not only are we going to hold our election subsequently, directly with due support of the security agents and other relevant institutions to allow the ELCOM committee give in to the demands of Okun students; a free, fair and balanced election, the Elections shall consider Kabba as the venue of election being the Kogi West senatorial district headquarters and location of NAOS   headquarters, this is very important to guarantee security.

*Note*

      (i)   only Candidates, delegates, contingents affirmed by the national President of various association under naos shall be allowed to the venue.

      (ii)  *The election committee reserves the final say on the conducts of election after the President declared the Election/Convention  opened.*

   While implementing the above said instructions/Presidents of daughter associations, the concerned students should take care that they are not deprived of their rights to election and proper transition. It shall also be ensured that no unaffirmed person is allowed at the venue. An avoidable mistake noticed at the elections held in the  ESSMO on the 19th, April, 2019.

 If anyone who is affirmed as delegates faces any difficulty in compliance of the above instruction, then it may refer the specific case with reasons to the Committee through the  President of his district association for exemption and the Committee would issue directions, if considered necessary.

We are determined to give the students a free and fair election. We pledge to maintain integrity and due process. Support us with your presence at the headquarters when we announce the election date subsequently.

We are for peace and unity of all, cause we are the leaders of tomorrow.

God bless the National Association of Okun students.

The labours of our founding fathers shall not be put to waste.

Signed: Comrade Molu Ariyo
Elecom Chairman