REFERENDUM PETITION
To: The Administration of the African Leadership University (ALU)
CC: The ALU Student Representative Council (SRC) Election Committee
Date: 3/1/2025
Subject: Petition Against the Unconstitutional Suspension of a Presidential Candidate and Call for Democratic Electoral Integrity
We, the undersigned students of the African Leadership University (ALU), hereby submit this petition in response to the unconstitutional actions taken by the Student Life Team concerning the 2025 SRC Presidential Elections. We believe in upholding the principles of democracy, transparency, and fair representation in student governance and strongly object to the undue interference in the electoral process.
BackgroundCandidate Emmanuel Oden, who was contesting for the position of SRC President, was suspended from campaigning by the Election Committee after violating a constitutional clause regarding email communication with students. The Election Committee, as an independent electoral body, rightfully exercised its authority in issuing this suspension. However, the subsequent intervention by the Student Life Team, leading to the complete suspension of Emmanuel Oden’s candidacy, is a direct breach of the ALU SRC Constitution, which explicitly states that the Election Committee operates independently and must remain free from external influence, including from higher administrative bodies.
Our DemandsWe, as members of the ALU student body, strongly reject the unlawful decision taken by Student Life and demand the following corrective measures to restore fairness, constitutional integrity, and democracy within the SRC elections:
- That candidate Emmanuel Oden be given a fair trial in which he is allowed to bring his defense and have it duly considered.
- Acknowledgment of the Election Commission's Independence – ALU must formally recognize and uphold the independence of the Election Commission in line with the SRC Constitution.
- Clarification of Dual Punishment – The Election Commission must provide a clear and detailed explanation outlining the justification for imposing dual punishments on Emmanuel Oden.
- Election Commission Transparency – The Election Commission must prove beyond reasonable doubt that it has not been influenced or tampered with. If such proof is not provided, a new Election Commission should be elected
We call upon all ALU students who believe in democracy and fairness to sign this petition in support of our demands.
Updates
March 1, 2025
The student life team has been silent since we filed this petition but their continued interference is a violation of our governing documents. Post this link to your class group chats today. Email the administration office right now to demand they respect the independence of the election committee.
March 1, 2025
The speed at which this community has rallied behind Oden proves that we will not accept external interference in our student elections. Email your representative on the Election Committee today and demand they uphold our constitution by reinstating his candidacy.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2025
43 Comments
I support the mutual respect, democracy and taking consideration of all sides(parties) consideration
Oden should be allowed to run for the election. Duel punishment is not fair. Please reconsider.
For all intent and purpose... We need to hear what rules and regulations was violated... I stand for bringing Oden back to the ballots✊
You cannot remove a man of integrity, who has not even defended himself, He admitted his mistake of being ignorant of the breach of the rules but still given no platform to defend himself whatsoever. Let’s be fair this shows dictatorship not leadership
Suspending Oden without his consent is unconstitutional. And Student Life Team has no right suspend him.
Go Oden!!
Justice must be served!!!!
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REFERENDUM PETITION
To: The Administration of the African Leadership University (ALU)
CC: The ALU Student Representative Council (SRC) Election Committee
Date: 3/1/2025
Subject: Petition Against the Unconstitutional Suspension of a Presidential Candidate and Call for Democratic Electoral Integrity
We, the undersigned students of the African Leadership University (ALU), hereby submit this petition in response to the unconstitutional actions taken by the Student Life Team concerning the 2025 SRC Presidential Elections. We believe in upholding the principles of democracy, transparency, and fair representation in student governance and strongly object to the undue interference in the electoral process.
BackgroundCandidate Emmanuel Oden, who was contesting for the position of SRC President, was suspended from campaigning by the Election Committee after violating a constitutional clause regarding email communication with students. The Election Committee, as an independent electoral body, rightfully exercised its authority in issuing this suspension. However, the subsequent intervention by the Student Life Team, leading to the complete suspension of Emmanuel Oden’s candidacy, is a direct breach of the ALU SRC Constitution, which explicitly states that the Election Committee operates independently and must remain free from external influence, including from higher administrative bodies.
Our DemandsWe, as members of the ALU student body, strongly reject the unlawful decision taken by Student Life and demand the following corrective measures to restore fairness, constitutional integrity, and democracy within the SRC elections:
- That candidate Emmanuel Oden be given a fair trial in which he is allowed to bring his defense and have it duly considered.
- Acknowledgment of the Election Commission's Independence – ALU must formally recognize and uphold the independence of the Election Commission in line with the SRC Constitution.
- Clarification of Dual Punishment – The Election Commission must provide a clear and detailed explanation outlining the justification for imposing dual punishments on Emmanuel Oden.
- Election Commission Transparency – The Election Commission must prove beyond reasonable doubt that it has not been influenced or tampered with. If such proof is not provided, a new Election Commission should be elected
We call upon all ALU students who believe in democracy and fairness to sign this petition in support of our demands.
Updates
March 1, 2025
The student life team has been silent since we filed this petition but their continued interference is a violation of our governing documents. Post this link to your class group chats today. Email the administration office right now to demand they respect the independence of the election committee.
March 1, 2025
The speed at which this community has rallied behind Oden proves that we will not accept external interference in our student elections. Email your representative on the Election Committee today and demand they uphold our constitution by reinstating his candidacy.
Reached 100 supporters
March 1, 2025
43 Comments
As said in the petition the should allow Emmanuel Oden’s to defend himself and the should treat everyone fairly and equally let give him a chance.
I support the mutual respect, democracy and taking consideration of all sides(parties) consideration
Oden should be allowed to run for the election. Duel punishment is not fair. Please reconsider.
For all intent and purpose... We need to hear what rules and regulations was violated... I stand for bringing Oden back to the ballots✊
You cannot remove a man of integrity, who has not even defended himself, He admitted his mistake of being ignorant of the breach of the rules but still given no platform to defend himself whatsoever. Let’s be fair this shows dictatorship not leadership
Suspending Oden without his consent is unconstitutional. And Student Life Team has no right suspend him.
Go Oden!!
Justice must be served!!!!
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As said in the petition the should allow Emmanuel Oden’s to defend himself and the should treat everyone fairly and equally let give him a chance.