KNUST E-Learning Centre Hosts SRC Aspirants’ Manifesto Reading
The KNUST E-Learning Centre has hosted the manifesto reading of students contesting for key positions in the Students’ Representative Council (SRC).
Aspirants outlined their policies and ideas for positions including SRC President, General Secretary, and Financial Secretary.
Presidential aspirant Reginald Joojo Gwira, with running mate Clifford Mensah, said their vision was to make student life more accessible and productive.
“We want to give students skills alongside their studies through free accredited online courses and practical entrepreneurship programmes,” he said.
He also promised extended library hours, student flea markets, innovation challenges, and an online marketplace for student businesses. Atseyo Djangmah Richmond said his focus would be on student welfare, mental health, and infrastructure.
He outlined plans for more accessible study spaces, first aid centres in all halls, and an SRC app for welfare issues and campus updates. Gregory Afriyie Nantwi proposed a review of examination policies.
“Students with a pass mark but the ability to do better should have the chance to rewrite papers,” he said. He also suggested using SRC Week to showcase student talent instead of only inviting external performers.
Abdallah Duu Ali pledged to establish an SRC Scholarship Fund to support financially challenged students, expand the campus food bank, and improve hostel fee regulation.
He also proposed a campus water factory, better internet connectivity, and expanded shuttle services. Shakir Waiz Is-Hag placed emphasis on transport and security, promising more shuttles, an SRC-managed ambulance service, and improved lighting in unsafe areas. He also proposed an international exchange and work programme for students.
Mary Ann Baawah Pretsie, with running mate McDonald Adu Aduku, said her administration would prioritise transport reforms, including introducing electric vehicles. “We want to make student housing affordable and accessible while also promoting environmental sustainability,” she said. Jude Michelle, focused on technology and safety.
“We will ensure students have the resources they need for learning by providing tablets at the start of each semester,” he said.
He also pledged to improve campus safety measures and create an environment where innovation is encouraged. Other policies mentioned by various candidates included strengthening mental health services, introducing entrepreneurship training, creating job portals for students, regulating hostel rent, and developing digital platforms for student engagement.
The manifesto reading is a key step in the SRC elections, giving students the opportunity to hear directly from those seeking leadership roles. Voting will determine who takes office to represent the student body for the next academic year.
The E-Learning Centre provided a hybrid setup for the event, allowing both in-person and online participation. The 2025 SRC elections are expected to be competitive, with candidates offering diverse solutions to address academic, welfare, and infrastructural needs on campus.
Published: 8th August, 2025 Source: KNUST E-Learning Centre