In a resounding victory, Ssebunya Shafie, hailing from the Faculty of Science, has been elected as the new Guild President of the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU).
The triumph came in the wake of the recent guild elections held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the university’s main campus.
Shafie’s ascent to the presidency marks a remarkable comeback, having faced defeat in the previous election. However, this time around, he secured an overwhelming mandate, clinching 1554 votes, which translates to an impressive 91 percent of the total votes cast.
His opponent, Isabirye Suraka from the Faculty of Faisal, garnered 161 votes.
The victory wasn’t exclusive to the presidential race. Nabirye Aisha emerged triumphant in a closely contested battle for the Vice Lady position, defeating Nabakwana Hafswa from the Faculty of Education.
Mr. Mukhwana Siraj, the University Coordinator, commended the active participation of the students in the electoral process. He extended gratitude to the university administration for their unwavering support and acknowledged the pivotal role played by the ERP department in facilitating the seamless conduct of e-voting.
The election itself was conducted through an online e-voting system, allowing registered students to cast their ballots from any location with internet access.
