Ghana Daily News: TAKORAD POLYTECHNIC ELECTORAL PROCESS (FUTURE FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP)

The Takoradi Polytechnic held it election for the various Department and New Executives for the SRC organized injunction with the the School's Electoral Commission and the SRC Election Commission on Monday 14^th of April on both campuses,New Site and BU.

After nearly two of the election, atmosphere on campus is calm than during the election. l felt l should write something for those who could not take part in the this year's election and maybe our lecturers could also have a feel of it. PLEASE NO HARD FEELINGS on this Article.

To beginning with the Business School (BU), student’s eagerness to partake in the electoral process was on a high note, majority of them being Purchasing students as 3 of their own people were contesting for the PASSAG P.R.O,ORGANIZER and SECRETARY respectfully.

Fortunately and Unfortunately, the gentleman standing for the PASSAG P.R.O won as his other colleges couldn’t impress the student body to win the positions, but fortunately again, the PASSAG SECRETARY was won by an old student from St.John’s Grammar, my Alma Mater.

Departmental Election (BU Campus)

Am not giving the result of the election but making a review of the whole electoral process as the attendance at the business school was somehow impressive and surprising.

Students in general especially the Business students were so happy to cast their vote even though the sun was scotching, the thumb was ready to decide who rules the school for the next one year.

Departmental Election (BU Campus)

SRC Presidential aspirant, Hon.Hanson had tent erected to shield the voters from the mercy of the sun. All the SRC Presidential candidates provided free troski to and fro BU to New Site (Mechanics of getting votes hmmmm).

Takoradi Poly (BU Campu)

Takoradi Poly (BU Campus)

A visit to Main Campus was not encouraging as less attendance was recorded when l was there.(one student told me, students came to cast their vote early in the morning as most of them had lectures). That explains why Hon.Richard Ziemah spent his time at the Business School.

Nevertheless, the voting process was smooth, well organized; one at the Plumbing block and the other at the Auditorium (on the walk way to the server room).

Takoradi Poly (New Site,MC Plumbing Block)

Takoradi Poly (New Site MC Plumbing Block)

Security at the polling venues was at it highest peak. Ghana Police and the combine efforts of Takoradi Polytechnic security personnel provided the needed law and order.

Not forgetting the electoral observers, they were so keen on taking note of every activity even though some were indirectly asking or convincing fellow students to vote for their candidates.

To my satisfaction, l believe Ghana has a bright future for upcoming Electoral Commissioners and Observers.

Takoradi Poly (EC Officials)

Takoadi Poly EC Observers on Tight Watch

In all, l will commend Takoradi Polytechnic Electoral Commission, the Dean of Student, SRC electoral commission, and the lecturers for ensuring smooth electoral process and most importantly giving the students body the opportunity to partake in decision making for their well being and the Institution as a whole.

Election Moment on Both Campuses