Nigerian Student Leader Re-Elected as President of All-Africa Students Union
The All-Africa Students Union (AASU) has announced the re-election of Osisiogu Osikenyi as its President, following the successful completion of the first phase of elections for the Union’s 14th Elective Congress. The elections, held on November 22, 2025, in Accra, Ghana, were conducted in accordance with the AASU Constitution and Electoral Guidelines.
According to Angel Mbuthia, Chairperson of the AASU Electoral Commission, only candidates nominated by member organizations in good financial standing were eligible to contest. Osisiogu’s re-election was announced on Sunday, with the Nigerian student leader expressing gratitude to the Union and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) for their trust in him.
Osisiogu stated that he is honored by the confidence placed in him and looks forward to leading the Union with humility and purpose. His renewed mandate strengthens Nigeria’s influence in the AASU, which has been active for over five decades and represents millions of students across the continent.
Other key officers elected during the first phase include Divine Edem Kwadzoeh of Ghana as Secretary-General, Maravilha Kapaia of Angola as Deputy President, and Alistar Pfunye of Zimbabwe as Deputy Secretary-General. The AASU congratulated all successful candidates and praised member organizations for demonstrating commitment to democratic values.
The Union announced that the second phase of the 14th Elective Congress will be held on December 15, 2025, where several outstanding positions will be contested, including Vice Presidents for North, Central, and Southern Africa. The AASU is the largest and most influential student movement in Africa, uniting students from basic education to higher learning institutions across 54 African countries.
With its membership comprising national student unions and youth groups, the AASU has expanded its presence since its creation in 1972. The Union’s re-election of Osisiogu as President reinforces its commitment to representing the interests of African students and promoting a stronger, more united continental movement. The outcome of the second phase of elections is expected to further shape the Union’s leadership and direction.