The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) Judicial Board of Enchi College of Education has announced the temporary suspension of the 2026 SRC election process following the receipt of a formal petition challenging the disqualification of some aspirants after the vetting exercise.
The announcement, issued on 2nd August 2026, follows an earlier petition submitted by General Secretary aspirant Emmanuel Ntim Dankwah, who requested the Judicial Board to review his disqualification after the vetting process. According to his petition, he obtained 71%, a score he contends exceeded the Electoral Commission’s published benchmark for the office.
In its official notice, the Judicial Board explained that the suspension is intended to allow for a comprehensive review of the petition while ensuring that the principles of fairness, transparency, and natural justice are upheld throughout the electoral process.
As a result, all election-related activities, including campaigning, voting, and other scheduled electoral events, have been placed on hold until the petition has been fully determined and an official ruling has been communicated.
The Judicial Board assured the student body that the matter will be handled impartially and in accordance with the SRC Constitution and the electoral regulations governing student elections. It further appealed to students, aspirants, and other stakeholders to remain calm, exercise patience, and avoid the spread of misinformation while the case is under review.
What This Means
The temporary suspension should not be interpreted as a cancellation of the election. Rather, it reflects the constitutional role of the Judicial Board in ensuring that any dispute capable of affecting the integrity of the electoral process is resolved before the election proceeds.
By pausing the process, the Judicial Board seeks to ensure that its eventual decision, whatever the outcome, is reached without pressure from ongoing electoral activities and that all parties are afforded a fair hearing.
Civic and Constitutional Significance
This development provides an important lesson in democratic governance and constitutional advocacy within student leadership.
The SRC Constitution establishes separate institutions with distinct responsibilities. While the Electoral Commission administers elections and conducts vetting, the Judicial Board serves as the independent body responsible for interpreting the Constitution and resolving electoral disputes when they arise.
The decision of an aspirant to petition the Judicial Board—and the Board’s decision to temporarily suspend the election while considering the matter—demonstrate that constitutional mechanisms exist to resolve disagreements peacefully and institutionally rather than through confrontation.
Such processes strengthen confidence in student governance by promoting accountability, respect for due process, and the rule of law.
As of the time of publication, the petition remains under consideration, and no final determination has been made regarding the merits of the case or the status of the affected aspirants.
ENCHICOE TV will continue to provide balanced and factual updates as official decisions are communicated by the appropriate constitutional bodies.
Editorial Note: This report is intended to inform the college community about official developments in the SRC election process. The existence of a petition does not imply fault on the part of the Electoral Commission or any other institution. All parties are entitled to due process, and the final determination rests with the Judicial Board in accordance with the SRC Constitution.
By:
Rexford Ameyaw
Level 200-JHS Education
