The SRC Electoral Commission of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST SRC EC) has announced that it will hold its 2021 SRC elections on August 5.
A statement from the Electoral Commissioner, Obeng Emmanuel Awuah Gyimah indicated that the elections will be held on the KNUST main campus on Thursday, 5th August, 2021.
“The KNUST SRC Electoral Commission would like to inform the general student body that the main SRC Elections would come off on Thursday, 5th August 2021. All aspirants and students are to take note of this important information. The final display of aspirants would be made available soon”, the statement said.
The statement further urged all students to adhere to the COVID-19 safety protocols put in place by the Electoral Commission to ensure not only a free and fair election but to restrict the spread of the virus.
Background
The 2021 KNUST SRC elections which was initially scheduled to take place on 14th July was suspended by management of the University following an incident that took place at the Great Hall of the University involving members from the Unity Hall, popularly known as Conti, and the University Hall (Katanga).
The clash resulted in the injury of some students and the destruction of some school properties.
The Deputy Registrar of the University Relations Office at KNUST, Dr. Daniel Bekoe in a press release on Sunday, July 4, 2021, stated that all activities leading to the 2021 SRC elections have been suspended with immediate effect.
The press release further stated that during the incident, one student sustained some minor injuries in his palm from a broken bottle and is currently receiving treatment at the University’s hospital.
Additionally, the incident resulted in the destruction of some chairs, glass doors, and flower pots at the Great Hall.
Management of the University also disclosed that a committee is to be set up to investigate the matter and hold the culprits accountable.
Finally, the 2021 SRC election is all set to come off on ……
There are 14 aspirants vying for the portfolios as President, General-Secretary, Financial Secretary and Women’s Commissioner.
Although there is a gender imbalance with respect to those vying for the four available offices, ultimately the election will see two women elected for the office of General Secretary and Women’s Commissioner, with the men taking the position of President and Financial Secretary.
This is because all the eight (8) men contesting in the election are either going for the Presidential office or the position of Financial Secretary with the six (6) women in the race vying for either General Secretary or Women’s Commissioner.
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