By Fasasi Balikis Olaide
The National Association of Political Science Students Independent Electoral Commission (NAPSSIEC), University of Ibadan, has officially announced the timeline for the 2026 departmental election.
The announcement, released via official memo NAPSSIEC 26/006, outlines a rigorous week of electoral activities set to culminate in the general polls this Friday. The commission has directed all aspirants, stakeholders, and general members of the association to align their preparation with the newly released dates.
According to NAPSSIEC, all participating parties are required to adhere strictly to electoral guidelines throughout the process to ensure a transparent and orderly transition. The general student body should also strictly observe established electoral guidelines to guarantee a seamless, transparent, and democratic process.
According to the released schedule, the electoral process kicks off on Monday, 19th October, 2026 and will proceed. Monday, 19th October, 2026 which is for screening, where the electoral commission will conduct a mandatory review of all prospective candidates. This involves verifying academic standing, evaluating credentials, and confirming overall eligibility before candidates can be officially cleared for the ballot.
Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 which is tagged to be press night, in which cleared candidates will face the departmental press and student journalists to discuss their motives and candidacy. This event is designed to test candidates’ communication skills, assess their grasp of pressing student issues, and allow the press to interrogate their motives and track records.
Thursday, 22nd October, 2026, Manifesto Night where political space will open up for the formal presentation of policy plans. And candidates will publicly defend their campaign promises and outline their administrative blueprints directly to the electorate.
Friday, 23rd October, 2026, the election day, registered members of the association will cast their votes and elect the next set of executives to catalyze the affairs of NAPSS.
The commission noted that all participants must conduct themselves properly and align their activities with all directives issued by NAPSSIEC.
Furthermore, the commission maintains open lines of communication to address any electoral grievances or procedural inquiries as the week progresses. Students seeking clarification can directly contact NAPSSIEC Chairman Jamiu Abdullateef at 0808 071 9435, or General Secretary Toluwani Aina at 0916 149 5536.
