FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Emmanuel Akinwale   FATSSSA Press : Good day. Can you introduce yourself?    The FHR Speaker : I am Rt. Hono rable Adekola Olajumoke, the speaker of FATSSSA House of Representatives, a student of the Department of Political Science, also a representative of the 400L constituency.   FATSSSA Press : Before the commencement of this interview, you stated earlier about the urgent need to give clarifications. Can you proceed with that?   The FHR Speaker : I heard some speculations that the press wanted to make a press release, so I wanted to do a fact-check from you ; that's the clarification I wanted to make   FATSSSA Press : All right. Moving on to the specifics:   FATSSSA Press: How do you interpret the constitution about the authority and discretion granted for financial decisions, such as issuing a #200,000 loan to the Social Director for organizing the FATSSSA picnic?   The FHR Speaker: Alright, thank you very...

  Editorial: Eniola Fase On October 24, 2023, Honourable Hope, a distinguished member representing the Department of Psychology at the 400 level in the FATSSSA House of Representatives (FHR), posted a comprehensive public statement via the official NAPS (National Association of Psychology Students) WhatsApp group at 4:26 pm. The communication addressed the controversy surrounding the Social Director's purported inability to repay a loan amounting to 200,000 naira. Honourable Hope's statement delved into an interview conducted on this matter, as well as the subsequent opinion piece by the Faculty Press that swiftly followed the interview, providing a nuanced perspective on the unfolding situation. While the FHR has done a great job giving a comprehensive side of its story, it is difficult to ignore the accusations thrown around, each like a nimble performer moving across the stage of discourse. “WE find it highly unprofessional for a faculty press to base their report and reso...

  Editorial: By Eniola Fase On October 21st, 2023, Joy Ohime, a member of the FATSSSA House of Representatives for the 200-level constituency of the Department of Psychology, voiced discontent on his YouTube page regarding the FHR decision. The focal point of the disagreement was Ashcroft Omoniyi, the Social Director of FATSSSA, who purportedly failed to repay a 200,000 naira loan borrowed from the association. In an unexpected twist, Joy Ohime offered a platform for Mr. Ashcroft to present his perspective, setting the stage for a potential clash of narratives. Before delving into Mr. Ashcroft's accusations of bias and subjectivity against the FHR, it's crucial to scrutinize a disturbing trend within the House. Members of the FHR appear to be converting the association's funds into a lending service, reminiscent of the previous administration's controversies with Mr. Wole, the former Social Director. As this unsettling tradition unfolds, questions arise about the pruden...