GSL-SRC swears in new executives

The new Executive Council members in taking their oath of office pledged to work tirelessly to address the concerns and aspirations of their fellow students

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In an event held on the 28th of September 2023, students of Ghana School of Law(GSL), witnessed the official Handing Over Ceremony of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the Auditorium of the Accra Main campus. The occasion marked the transition of power as the new SRC Executives took over from the Odupong-led-administration.

At the ceremony, three newly elected Vice Presidents from the respective campuses; Agyemang Duah Benjamin(GreenHill Campus), Sarah Maanaa Ansah(UPSA Campus), Danielle Ellemawusi Danso (Kumasi Campus) were first sworn-in, then followed by the newly elected President of the main campus, Gertrude Emefa Donkor. 

The new President of the GSL-SRC then swore in the newly elected General Secretary, Amanda Edinam Ahiadormey, the Treasurer, Joshua Yirenkyi-Smart Opoku and the Organizing Secretary, Maamah Amin Oteng.

The new Executive Council members in taking their oath of office pledged to work tirelessly to address the concerns and aspirations of their fellow students, ensuring a conducive learning environment and fostering a vibrant campus community.

“I firmly believe that through unity and collaboration, we can overcome any hurdle on our path towards a brighter future. I am even more convinced of our ability to confront any challenge because we are very fortunate to have a selfless, compassionate and forward looking Management whose, love and dedication towards the student body is unwavering," said SRC President Gertrude Emefa Donkor. 

Miss Emefa takes over as the first elected female SRC President of the law school following her victory at an election that was held from the 7th to 9th June 2023. 

Gertrude Emefa Donkor pulled 698 votes representing 46.63 % of the total valid votes cast, beating Emily A.A Mensah, Sixtus Dong Ullo, Chief Faruk Mayonga and Michael Osei-Koranteng who pulled 452 representing 30.19%, 195 representing 13.03%, 102 representing 6.81 and 50 representing 3.34 votes respectively.