The National Association of Nigerian Students, Ogun State Joint Campus Committee (JCC), has cancelled a programme scheduled for January 25, 2025, which was to be organised by the group's suspended chairman, Abdulraheem Olasunkanmi. The decision followed an emergency meeting held on January 20, 2025, where members resolved that no official activity should be linked to the embattled chairman. A statement signed by the Acting Secretary, Oluwaseun Oladimeji, declared the event null and void, citing internal disciplinary actions against Olasunkanmi. The association confirmed that Olasunkanmi had been relieved of his duties over alleged violations of the body's constitution. The programme, titled "Students' Unity Walk," was initially announced through social media platforms and had begun gaining traction among student circles. The JCC warned members against participating in any activity linked to the former chairman, stressing that such events do not represent the official stance of NANS in Ogun State.
A student leader suspended over constitutional breaches is still trying to command influence from the sidelines. The fact that the "Students' Unity Walk" gained traction before being scrapped shows how quickly symbolism can overshadow substance in campus politics. When internal disputes spill into public programming, the integrity of student representation erodes. For students in Ogun State, this episode signals that leadership tussles may disrupt academic advocacy more than policy engagement.
