FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  Mathilda Yakubu Campaigns are meant to introduce candidates, communicate their ideas and convince voters that they are capable of representing them. In student politics, creativity is certainly encouraged. Candidates can be funny, dramatic, unconventional and relatable. But at what point does a campaign gimmick stop being funny and become offensive? This question becomes necessary following a campaign video released by Modesty Paul, a candidate contesting for the position of the Faculty's Social Director in the Faculty of The Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. The Psychology student released a video whose content has generated concerns among students. In the video, an individual is physically dragged by the feet, has their mouth and face covered, their hands tied and is subsequently taken away. Given the context in which the video was released, the imagery could reasonably be interpreted as suggesting that students who refuse to support the candidate may face similar conseque...

By: Adebanjo Zainab Adejoke The Independent FATSSSA Electoral Commission (IFEC) has issued a stern warning to all aspirants against engaging in any form of vote buying.  In a statement, IFEC urged all aspirants who are already involved in the act to desist immediately or risk facing disciplinary consequences, including disqualification from upcoming elections. The Commission reiterated its commitment to ensuring a credible and transparent electoral process and called on all aspirants to adhere strictly to the rules and regulations governing the elections. IFEC also appreciated the aspirants for their cooperation and urged them to continue to uphold the integrity of electoral processes. 

Bhagemede The second leg of the Inter-Faculty Debate between the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of The Social Sciences commenced at 8:20 p.m., with both faculties debating the topic: “Western Literature About Africa: A True Reflection of Africa’s Identity?” The speakers representing the Faculty of The Social Sciences argued against the motion, while the Faculty of Education argued in support. Throughout the debate, speakers from both faculties presented various arguments and narratives to buttress their respective positions on the topic. Both sides demonstrated their understanding of the subject matter while highlighting different perspectives on the representation of Africa in Western literature. At the end of the round, the Faculty of The Social Sciences recorded a total of 73.25 points, while the Faculty of Education scored 76.6 points emerging victorious and advancing to the next level of the Inter-Faculty Debate rounds. Regardless of the outcome, the speakers who represented...

Peace Nkenta  Over time, it has been observed that the correct use of the Association's acronym in speech, writing, and documentation has been neglected by some members of its populace. In several instances, variations such as FASSSA, FATSSA, FATSA, and others have been used in place of the official acronym: FATSSSA.  While these variations may appear to be simple mistakes, they raise a larger question about how much attention we pay to the details that define our Association. FATSSSA is not merely a combination of letters; it is an acronym that represents the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association and, by extension, its students. Students and student leaders who engage in this practice may fail to understand that by omitting one or more letters, the Association's identity is altered. The appropriate use of the acronym, FATSSSA, matters in the long run, as it demonstrates members' respect for the Association while also reflecting scholarship, professionalism, ...