The National Association of Nigerian Students ( NANS ) on Friday dissociated itself from what it described as purported endorsement of governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state.
The association also stated that they have not endorsed any governorship aspirants from any political party as the time to do that has not come.
Addressing newsmen in Akure, the Ondo state capital, the leadership of the association led by Ojo Raymond, NANS Vice President external affairs said the development is shocking to them.
Raymond was accompanied by Comr: Akinteye Babatunde ,NANS JCC Ondo Axis,Comr. Kikiowo Ayoade, President National Association Of Ondo State Students , and All Sug Presidents In Ondo State.
He said "We have noticed with utmost dismay the news of the purported endorsement of the incumbent governor of Ondo state, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu by students in the state.
We saw it in public domain like other students and the general public. In the pictures making the rounds, the governor was seen raising four fingers of his two hands up, alongside his chief of staff and some students.
We have not endorsed governor Akeredolu or any aspirant for that matter.
The students movement is not known for such alliance, especially with a government that has constantly disregarded the Union and her million of members in the state, thereby causing untold hardship on the flow system of education and students welfare.
Nigerian students are watching all the aspirants across parties, looking at their credentials, manifestoes and blueprint, to improve the educational sector and other sectors of the state.
The governor has not addressed very germane issues that affects our members and the educational sector, how can cheap endorsement be sought?
We demand that the governor should address also the following;
A. Understaffing of OSUSTECH
B. Unpaid salary of staff in the state owned tertiary institutions
C. Mobility for students on campuses and other basic amenities
D. Deteriorating structures.
E. REDUCTION OF FEE PAYABLE ACROSS ONDO STATE INSTITUTION.
The plight of students under the present government has increased astronomically.
The governor since assumption of office increased tuition fees from an average of 30 thousand naira to 150, in Akungba and from 70 to 150 thousand, 200 thousand in Osustech.This has led to thousands of students dropping out from various academic pursuit.
We unequivocally demand the reversal of the tuition fees which you increased sir.
Finally, we urge all good spirited sons and daughters of the state, who have ambition to govern our state to continue as we are observing and following on your manifestoes.
Nigerian students in Ondo state will determine who becomes the governor of Ondo state come 10th October election. "
In a reaction, Ojo Oyewamide,Senior Special Assistant to Akeredolu on Media and Publicity described the students' action as unfortunate.
Oyewamide said "What they have done is to play their own part of a mercenary bargain.
These leaders of tomorrow; with bright future and desires, are unfortunately being misguided and warped by those whose children are not part of them.
It's most unfortunate that our very bright ones who are potential leaders of tomorrow have subjected themselves to seemingly pernicious circumstances without their knowledge of what is going on.
I can bet that the same crowd shall be readily available for anyone, including today's targets once the bargains are tight. "
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