ASUU BARS OFFICIALS FROM ENDORSING POLITICAL CANDIDATES AHEAD OF 2027 POLLS
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By ‘Balogun Ibrahim
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has prohibited its officials from using the union’s name or platform to endorse political parties or candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, reaffirming its commitment to political neutrality.
The union’s President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, said no member had the authority to promote any political party or candidate on behalf of the organisation.
He warned that officials who flout the directive would face disciplinary measures.
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According to Arise News on Friday, Piwuna made the declaration on Thursday during ASUU’s 2026 Heroes’ Day celebration in Abuja, where he reiterated the union’s apolitical stance ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He noted that while members were free to exercise their constitutional rights to vote and participate in the electoral process, they must not present their personal political interests as the position of the union.
“As far as the 2027 elections are concerned, we will not ask our members to abdicate their constitutional right to vote or participate in the process.
“However, no member of our union has permission to use the name of ASUU to support any candidate or political party.
“We remain apolitical, and we are not supporting any candidate. Any official of our union found hobnobbing with political parties or individuals in a manner that compromises this position will face action because our leaders are supposed to lead by example,” he said.
Piwuna further stressed that ASUU would not endorse any individual contesting for elective office, irrespective of their political affiliation or the level of government involved.
“ASUU is not supporting any political party. I repeat, ASUU is not supporting any individual standing for election anywhere, today, tomorrow or the day after. We remain apolitical,” he added.
The declaration comes amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections and concerns about the involvement of professional associations in partisan campaigns.
Also speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, commended ASUU for its contributions to the development of Nigeria’s university system.
Ahmad praised the union’s advocacy for improved funding, better working conditions for lecturers and quality university education.
She said the renegotiated ASUU-Federal Government agreement reflected the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of university workers, promoting industrial harmony and improving teaching, learning and research in tertiary institutions.
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