EXERCISING the right to vote empowers students to have a voice in how campus leadership should work. With this in mind, students only have just two days left before the voting window for the Student Executive Council (SEC) elections ends. If you haven’t voted yet, here’s why you should:

     Suppose the election ends up having a low voter turnout; the students will miss out on their opportunity to have their concerns recognized. This may result in a situation where the student government cannot represent the entire student body, as the students’ voices reflect the truth.

     If you wish to advocate change on campus, voting during student elections will provide you with that opportunity. By not voting, you miss the chance to affect policies that would have improved campus life and student services. This could also result in the election of underqualified candidates, causing ineffective leadership that will affect everyone.  

     Failing to participate in the student elections weakens the democratic process on campus, making election results questionable in its legitimacy.

     Ultimately, lacking votes from the student body makes it difficult to hold elected candidates accountable for their actions. Only through voting is pressure on elected candidates to perform well and stay faithful to their campaign promises.

     Our voices matter, and by voting in the student elections, we are bestowed upon the power to shape the future of tertiary schools in SBCA.  We shouldn’t let this opportunity slip away. So, in this election, make your choice and be the change you want to see.