In a significant victory for Nigerian representation on the continental stage, Osisiogu OSISIOGU Osikenyi has been re-elected as the President of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU). This marks his second term leading the prominent pan-African student body.
Election Details and Victory Announcement
The election results were formally announced in a statement signed by Angel Mbuthia, who serves as the chairperson of the AASU electoral commission. The first phase of the crucial election took place on Saturday in Accra, Ghana, as part of the union's 14th elective congress.
According to the union's guidelines, the elections were open only for positions where member organizations in good financial standing had nominated candidates. The electoral process covered seven key leadership positions within AASU:
- President
- Deputy President
- Secretary-General
- Deputy Secretary-General
- Vice-President for West Africa
- Vice-President for East Africa
- Secretary for Finance and Administration
Osikenyi's Reaction and Future Plans
Following his re-election victory, Osikenyi expressed profound gratitude to both the AASU community and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for their nomination and continued support.
"I am deeply honoured by the confidence the AASU community has placed in me," Osikenyi stated. "Special gratitude goes as well to the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for nominating me. This mandate belongs to every student who believes in a stronger, more united continental movement."
The Nigerian student leader committed to leading the union "with humility, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to the aspirations of Africa's students and young people." His statement emphasized a people-centered approach to leadership focused on unity and progress for all African students.
Upcoming Second Phase of Elections
The union has announced that the second phase of the 14th elective congress is scheduled to take place on December 15. This next round of elections will fill several important positions including:
- Vice Presidents for North, Central, and Southern Africa
- Multiple executive committee members
- Key secretariat portfolios
This comprehensive electoral process demonstrates AASU's commitment to democratic representation across all regions of the African continent, ensuring that student voices from every corner of Africa are heard and represented in the union's leadership structure.
