By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Chairman of the University of Ibadan Branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Dr Deji Omole on Tuesday said Nigerians should hold the present government of President Muhammadu Buhari accountable for promises not kept.
Dr Omole stated this after he was re elected as the University of Ibadan ASUU Chairman for a second term of two years.
According to the ASUU Chairman, Nigerians should be ready to stand up for their rights and be ready to hold government accountable for their lapses.
Dr Omole pointed out that ASUU as a union of intellectuals unlike Nigerian politicians who will say one thing and do another will always fight for the right of the downtrodden.
He lamented that it was unfortunate that the present administration in the country seems to be taking Nigerians for a ride and prioritizing the lives of cows more than the enshrined right to live of Nigerians in the constitution.
Earlier the decision for the reelection of Dr Omole’s was taken at the Biennial Congress of the Union held at Art Theater of the Premier University presided over by the Zonal Coordinator, Dr Ade Adejumo.
Omole who has championed several ASUU struggles in the last two years of his chairmanship got a nod to continue owing to what the Congress described as exemplary performance.
The Chairman of the Electoral Committee Professor Akinpelu Olanrewaju Olutayo stated that all the positions were not contested for and were returned unopposed.
Returned for a second term are Deji Omole (Chairman), Dapo Adewole (VC), Olamakinde Olapegba (Secretary), Femi Akewula (Asst. Sec), Komolafe (PRO), Femi Ayoola (Treasurer), Sola Olawoye (Fin Sec), Fred Oshiname (Internal Auditor), Femi Olatoye (Investment Sec), Monica Odinko (Welfare Officer);
New additions to the executive are Ayo Akinwole (Investment Officer), Seun Garuba (Welfare Officer).
