NANS aspirant criticises political influence in student association
A presidential hopeful of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Olamilekan Alex, has voiced concerns about the increasing politicisation of the student body. Olamilekan, a student at Lagos State University, submitted his expression of interest form ahead of the association’s national convention scheduled for May 24 in Abuja. He emphasised the need for NANS to return to being an independent voice for students rather than an extension of political power. The upcoming convention is seen as a crucial test for the association’s internal democracy and future direction.
What we know
- Olamilekan Alex criticised the manipulation of Nigeria’s electoral system and warned it undermines government legitimacy.
- He positioned his candidacy as a reform agenda to restore NANS’s independence and integrity.
- The NANS national convention is scheduled for May 24 in Abuja, where new executives will be elected.
- Olamilekan urged students to unite against “hardship policies” and advocate for accountability and people-focused governance.
- Stakeholders have recently criticised NANS for aligning with political interests, diminishing its role as an independent pressure group.
