By Uzair Adam Imam
In a highly anticipated Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) election at the Kano State Polytechnic, Dr. Badamasi Inuwa, from the Department of Life Science, School of Technology, secured a resounding victory to become the newly elected ASUP Chairman.
The election held today witnessed enthusiastic participation from lecturers across all six branches of the polytechnic.
Dr Badamasi Inuwa emerged as the winner with a commanding total of 218 votes, triumphing over two other contenders for the coveted position of ASUP Chairman.
His opponents were Engineer Shehu Saikayi from the Department of Electrical Engineering, SOT, and Bashir Umar Faruq from SGS.
The Daily Reality reported that the atmosphere at the School of Technology buzzed with excitement and anticipation as the democratic process unfolded, shaping the future leadership of the union for the next two years.
Dr Aminu Sabo, the chairman of the electoral committee overseeing the process, declared the election free and fair, praising the positive participation of lecturers.
He remarked, “This is one of the best elections conducted in the history of this institution, with the highest number of candidates contesting.”
The election, mandated as a biennial event, reflects the commitment to a regular turnover of leadership within the union, as stipulated in a letter dated December 15, 2023, from Malam Sulaiman Abdurrahman, the secretary of the electoral committee.
Expressing his gratitude, Dr Badamasi Inuwa, the ASUP Chairman-elect, credited his victory to Allah and the collective support of the lecturers at Kano State Polytechnic.
He pledged to work tirelessly to bring about development within the school, foster peace and unity among the lecturers, and ensure the delivery of quality education.
Dr Inuwa affirmed, “My victory is a victory for all,” emphasising the collaborative spirit he intends to cultivate in his tenure as the ASUP Chairman.