A third year Sociology student at Knust, Yvonne Osei Adobea leads the charge to change the story of student leadership as declare her intention to run for KNUST SRC PRESIDENT and she is the only female presidential aspirant for the 2022/2023 Student Representative Council (SRC)presidential race.
In the history of Knust there has never been a female SRC president but Yvonne wants to change the narrative.
Over the years this position is largely dominated by men and has become a very tough position for women to fight for.
In the 2021/ 2022 SRC race, she contested for the first time and she made history on the day of 24th August 2023 as the First Female to contest for the position of KNUST SRC President with four men and emerged second.
A determined, brave sociology student of KNUST has decided to contest for this position for the second time.
She said, “I present an SRC that knows you, your dreams, your aspirations and resolves the challenges that stands between you and them. Theme for my working campaign is SANKOFA, a journey to restore the past values of the SRC.I strongly believe that together we can bring about positive change and make a lasting impact on our campus and in our life. I cannot wait to share my vision for the student population on the following subject areas, academics, accommodation, welfare, transport, capacity building, empowerment of physically challenged students, security, sports, health, international student integration and entrepreneurship”.
Together with her running mate, Nana Kwabena Osei, popularly known as NKAY.
Many believe that with this excellent duo they can strongly contest for this position.
“Our work and study policy is in twofolds, one is getting students to work on campus and the other is securing jobs in other institutions for students on campus”, Kwabena Osei said in their recent vetting.
One major policy of this team is THE 30/20/30/20 AGENDA
This is to alleviate financial pressure, the SRC will advocate for financial flexibility in the payment of the school fees, allowing students to manage their finances more effectively.
The 30/20/30/20 policy will allow school fees to be paid in four installments.
With this policy, no student will ever have to defer / truncate their education as a result of an inability to pay school fees.
Yvonne Osei Adobea is motivated to inspire more women to fight for various positions especially when it comes to leadership positions to change the gender narratives in leadership and to encourage them attain their full potential. She has the love and support from the students and other celebrities.
Ghanaian movie star , Nana Ama Mcbrown was impressed about her decision to fight for this big position so she decided to endorse her.
She has good qualities especially when it comes to her communication skills and how to relate and provide the needed solutions for students.
She has the qualities of a good leader so it won’t be a surprise to see her emerge as winner on the 26th Of July.
Yvonne Osei Adobea, certainly the Yaa Asantewaa of our time.
By:Gideon Amoah|oktranking.com|Ghana