2027: ASUU bars officials from endorsing candidates, parties

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will not support any political party or candidate in the 2027 general election.

ASUU also warned its members against using the union’s name or platform to promote political interests or endorse candidates.
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ASUU President Prof. Christopher Piwuna made this known while speaking at the 2026 ASUU Heroes’ Day in Abuja on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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Piwuna’s comments come amid growing political activities ahead of the 2027 general election and concerns over the involvement of professional associations in partisan politics.
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Piwuna said ASUU members were free to exercise their constitutional rights to vote and participate in the electoral process but must not do so on behalf of the union.
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He stated: “As far as the 2027 elections are concerned, we will not ask our members to abdicate their constitutional right to vote or participate in the process.
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“However, no member of our union has permission to use the name of ASUU to support any candidate or political party.
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“We remain apolitical, and we are not supporting any candidate. Any official of our union found hobnobbing with political parties or individuals in a manner that compromises this position will face action because our leaders are supposed to lead by example.”

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Piwuna stressed that the union would not identify with any individual seeking elective office, irrespective of political affiliation or level of government.
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“ASUU is not supporting any political party. I repeat, ASUU is not supporting any individual standing for election anywhere, today, tomorrow or the day after. We remain apolitical,” Piwuna added.
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Also speaking at the event, the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, commended ASUU for its contributions to the development of Nigeria’s university system.
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Ahmad particularly acknowledged the union’s advocacy for improved funding, better working conditions for lecturers, and quality higher education.
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She said the renegotiated ASUU-Federal Government agreement demonstrated the government’s commitment to addressing the concerns of university workers, strengthening industrial harmony, and improving teaching, learning, and research in tertiary institutions.