By   Michael Isiaka & Emmanuel Audu Sequel to rumour going viral among students over alleged nomination of some candidates among the contesters ahead of the 2017/2018 Students' Union Government Election (SUG), the management of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State (RUGIPO) has decried for their innocence on the allegation. This was revealed by the Dean of Students' Affairs, Dr Ben Opawale while chatting with newmen before the commencement of the election at the Old Auditorium polling unit at early hours of today. Speaking with RUGIPO Press Council, he said, the allegation was a rumour propagated by some unscrupulous persons. The management has never enagage in such act and would never do such this time as they have their names to protect which they won't allow anyone to tarnish. This is not the first SUG election to be conducted in the polytechnic so they don't support nor recognize any aspirant until the winners are declared by the electoral body...

By Emmanuel Audu Rugipo students have been advised to choose a leader with a  vision, mission and foresight as they go to the poll to vote their representatives in the impending Students' Union Government election. A lecturer in the department of Quantity Survey in Rufus Giwa polytechnic, Owo and also a former SUG president of the institution, Mr Obaniyi Abiola gave the advice at an event held at school sporting complex to mark the 2017/2018 manifesto ceremony ahead of the election. While addressing the students Obaniyi said, its time for Rugipolites to stand up and face their challenges appropriately without any fear or favour. He added that the students should critically examine whom they want to give their votes. He stressed that they should vote in good leaders in other not to endanger their lives, careers and their future. High points of the event was the delivery of manifesto speeches by different aspirants and also asking and answering of questions from t...

By   Michael Isiaka & Adedayo Oriade The Independent Students Electoral Committee of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, Ondo State (RUGIPO) has assured students of the institution of a transparent and unbiased conduction of the impending election slated for Friday, 3rd of August, 2018. The assurance was given by Chairman of the 2016/2017 RUGIPOISEC, Comr Adeboye Ado while chatting with newsmen after the manifestoe held at the school sporting complex on Thursday, 2nd of August, 2018. According to Ado, the electoral body has made necessary preparation for the success of tomorrow's Student Union Government's (SUG) election. Ado further stressed that, original school fees receipt, stamped by the school bursary would serve as a criterion for electorates and the electoral process would commence by 8am till 1pm as strictly ordered by the Dean of Students' Affairs, Dr Ben Opawale. The polling units are CET Room 1 for the faculty of Engineering and faculty of Agricultur...