IPAM Introduces Online Voting System For Students’ Union Election
Ishmaila Jalloh The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM) has introduced a new system of voting for the 2021 IPAM students union elections. The new system is through online. The new voting system will allow IPAM students to vote for their favorite candidate through online and without having to physically go to campus to vote.
The Administration of IPAM noted that the new online voting system is effective as they have tested the system and it worked well. The Administration has asked all students to trust the online voting system, adding that it will prevent the usual student violence that is usually associated with student union.
The Administration has assured IPAM students a free, fair and credible election. Students have received the news of the online voting system with mixed reactions, expressing concerns over possible election malpractice.
Student union elections are usually associated with violence as such elections are usually highly contested.
