Story: Isa Ali
Students of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have elected their first ever female SRC president in the 71-year history of the University. The new SRC president, Miss Yvonne Osei Addobea, will lead the SRC of KNUST for the 2023/2024 academic year.
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Becoming the first ever female SRC President did not come easily. Miss Yvonne Osei Adobea contested for the same position the previous year when she was in level 200 but lost.
After winning the presidency, Miss Adobea took to her Facebook page and wrote a heart-felt, action-poised message that shows how ready she is for the task ahead.
"This victory is not just mine; it's a triumph for all students, particularly women who have long dreamed of breaking through glass ceilings and making their voices heard. Together, we have shattered stereotypes and proven that women are strong, capable, and ready to lead.
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We must continue to unpack and unlearn all the prejudiced indoctrination no matter how challenging . It took us an agonising sixty-two years for KNUST to elect a female SRC president, but alas gradual systemic change, is change that overhauls and resets foundations. And I cannot be more proud of this KNUST generation, especially the Boys and the Men who have partnered us to write this beautiful story.
To all the young girls, young women, and minorities out there, remember this: you are powerful beyond measure. Believe in yourself, pursue your dreams relentlessly, and never let anyone tell you that you can't. Embrace your uniqueness and let your voice soar.
This victory is not the end; it's the beginning of a new chapter.
Together, let's create a university society where gender is no barrier to success and where equal opportunities thrive. There should be many more female SRC presidents after me.
Thank you for your unwavering support.
#WomenInLeadership #BreakingBarriers"
Some unknown records set by Yvonne Osei Adobea at KNUST.
She is the first female student of KNUST to aspire for SRC President at level 200 and ended second with over 2000 votes.
She is the first female student of KNUST to aspire for SRC President twice with a male student vicing her in both times.
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She is the first female student of KNUST to win the KNUST Presidential position with over 8200 votes.
Yvonne Osei Adobea garnered 8,282 votes, representing 37.37% of the total votes cast, beating 5 others (males) for the topmost.
The 1st female president is a Sociology student and currently in level 300.
Miss Adobea attended Serwaa Nyarko Girls' Senior High School in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region.
