Southern Delta University’s administration in Ozoro, Delta State, confirmed that preparations for the 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government (SUG) election are now underway.

A notice issued on 10 November 2026 by the SUG Electoral Committee communicated to all students that the election preparations have officially begun.

SUG Election Timetable

The election schedule has been laid out as follows:

• Nomination forms may be collected and submitted from Wednesday, 18 November to Friday, 20 November 2026.
• Candidate screening and the release of the qualified candidates list will take place on Tuesday, 24 November and Wednesday, 25 November 2026.
• The official campaign period runs from Wednesday, 25 November through Thursday, 26 November 2026.
• Manifestos must be submitted on Thursday, 26 November 2026.
• Voting will be conducted electronically on Friday, 27 November 2026.
• Result collation and announcement are also scheduled for Friday, 27 November 2026.
• The inauguration of the elected officers is set for Monday, 30 November 2026.

Positions Available for Contest

The committee clarified that all listed SUG executive and parliamentary roles are open to students from level 200 up to their final year, with the exception that the President’s seat is limited exclusively to final‑year students.

Executive Positions

• President – ₦30,000
• First Vice‑President (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Second Vice‑President (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Secretary‑General – ₦20,000
• Assistant Secretary‑General (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Director of Finance – ₦20,000
• Assistant Director of Finance (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Treasurer (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Assistant Treasurer (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Director of Welfare (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Assistant Director of Welfare (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Director of Information and Public Relations Officer (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Assistant Director of Information and Public Relations Officer (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Director of Sports (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Assistant Director of Sports (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000
• Director of Socials and Cultural Affairs (Main Campus) – ₦20,000
• Assistant Director of Socials and Cultural Affairs (Orerokpe Campus) – ₦20,000

Parliamentary Positions

• Supreme Students’ Senate (SSS) Representative – one per faculty – ₦20,000
• Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Representative – one per department – ₦20,000

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

• All applicants must have settled their tuition fees and registered for courses for the 2026/2027 academic session.
• Except for the presidential race, every candidate must hold a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.00.
• Applicants must have no record of misconduct that breaches the matriculation oath, nor should they be under any current disciplinary action by the university.
• A sworn affidavit confirming non‑membership of any secret cult, obtained from the High Court, must be submitted.
• A valid Student Identity Card is required for all contenders.

Additional Requirements for Presidential Candidates

Students who wish to vie for the SUG President position must also meet these extra criteria:

• A minimum CGPA of 3.50 is mandatory.
• Candidates must demonstrate proven leadership qualities within the Students’ Union.

Campaign Guidelines and Regulations

The Electoral Committee issued a set of rules that all participants must follow during the campaign phase:

• Loud and disruptive campaigning methods such as motorcades, convoys, noisy processions, drums, or trumpets are strictly forbidden.
• Posting campaign posters on walls or other surfaces is not allowed; printed material should be limited to handheld banners and handbills that are not affixed to any university property.
• Offering any form of inducement, whether cash or gifts, to sway votes is prohibited.
• Campaign activities must occur only within the dates specified in the timetable.
• All campaigning and manifesto distribution are confined to the Ozoro and Orerokpe campuses.
• Any breach of these regulations will result in immediate disqualification.

The notice bears the signature of Engr. Dr. P. O. Oghenerukwe, who serves as Chairman of the SUG Electoral Committee.

Students planning to run for any of the advertised positions should carefully review the timetable, eligibility standards, and campaign rules before the upcoming 2026/2027 SUG election.