REPORT OF THE LSS AAUA CONGRESS , HELD ON THE 13TH OF JUNE, 2025

REPORT OF THE LSS AAUA CONGRESS , HELD ON THE 13TH OF JUNE, 2025

By: Lkite Eriayo and Lkite Henry

The first congress of the semester was held on June 13, 2025, starting at exactly 12:14 PM.

The president of the Law Students' Society, Oguntibeju Adewale (Hardey Yung), opened the floor by confirming a quorum, referencing Section 39(8) of the LSS constitution, which requires 70 members to be present before the congress can commence.

Following the establishment of a quorum, Mr. Olagbende Ezekiel (PAPAO), a 300L student, led the opening prayer as directed by the president. The LSS anthem was thereafter sung by all Lssites, with the PRO, Sanmi-Alao Anuoluwapo, leading the anthem.

Moving on, the LSS president welcomed all students and acknowledged the presence of distinguished persons, including the LSS speaker, Mr. Adeyemi Joelmilk and other notable members of the house. He also recognized the presence of his executives. Okunuwa Abigail (VP), Macaulay Martins (Gen. Sec), Olukoju Peace (Attorney General), Sanmi Alao Anu (PRO), Mide (Fin. Sec), Dani FX (Sports Director), Dblex (Treasurer), Taye Henry (Director of Socials), Dee Justice (AGS), Gold (Librarian) and lastly, the chief liaison officer, Barry Temmy.

Additionally, he acknowledged the presence of the 500L students, including the Deputy Senate President, Mr. Owoyemi Temi (Sir Temmy) and the President's rival in the last election, Mr. Akinola Ayuba (Lord Clinton), as well as Mr. OI Akeredolu, the Chief Judge of the university, Comrade Samuel Ajibade (Dean), and the former president of LSS, Mr. Adejute Tomisin (TomTom).

DRESS CODE DISCUSSION.

Mr. Semilore, a 500L student, raised the issue of dress code adherence. He cited Section 62 of the LSS constitution and called out lssites wearing "incomplete native attires," labeling it "an aberration and a taboo for LSSites." He further urged strict adherence to the faculty's formal dress code.

Honorable Hanif, a 400L student, immediately countered Mr Semilore's points, arguing that enforcement would be ineffective if the improperly dressed students do not raise their hands to be observed.

Mr. Kuewumi Ayomikun (Berry), also a 400L student, questioned the absence of the task force committee at the congress, while Comrade Dean, a 500L student, raised a point of order for the recognition of a NANS executive, which was immediately rebuffed due to an existing point of order on ground.

In response to Mr Semilore's concerns, Hon. Berry suggested conducting a headcount amongst lssites to determine who was appropriately dressed. Mr Owoyemi Temi (Sir Temmy) immediately rejected this, affirming that a quorum had already been established at the beginning of the Congress.

THE FEE FOR LSS WEEK

The president then moved to the main agenda: the fee for the LSS Law Week, a topic that interested most LSSITES. The president clarified that the fee wasn't just for the law dinner, but for the whole activities for the Law week, including the LSS cultural day, moot and mock competition, sports festival, Dean's Cup, and the Law dinner. He also emphasized and implored Lssites to consider the hike in price of commodities and the proposed venue for the law dinner, as his team will need funds to meet up with the demands of these events.

The president then proposed a fee of Twenty Thousand Naira (₦20,000) for the Law Week.

This immediately gained arguments as Sen. Owoyemi Temi (Sir Temmy) opened the floor by first, commending the president for the proposed fee, branding it as 'reasonable', but suggested that it should be reduced to Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000)

The second reaction was from Mr. Charles, a 500L student, who attempted to make a suggestion, was immediately called out by Hon. Berry, as he argued that the senior colleague should be properly dressed before he could be observed. Having obliged, he went on by explaining that the proposed price was reasonable and that lssites can easily afford it. He then concluded by urging the president, to set the price between the price range of Five thousand naira(5,000) to Ten thousand naira(10,000)

Miss. Simbo the erstwhile Gen. Sec, also a 500L student, noted the declining number of LSSites and proposed lowering the fee to Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000).

The erstwhile president, Mr. Adejute Tomisin (TomTom), requested clarification on the Law dinner venue before finalizing the fee for the law week. The president then, responded that he had proposed two venues, Owo and Akure for the law dinner, and that he is still awaiting confirmation from the vice chancellor of the university, as he has submitted a letter to him.

Mr. Omole Damilare then reminded Lssites of the previous administrations past complaints regarding the hike in price of goods, and he claimed that regardless of the current state of economy, the executives can always source for funds. Finally, he advocated for a price of Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000). He also recommended scheduling the dinner outside exam week.

Mr. Timilehin David Abiodun (Prof Timmy), a 400L student, supported Ms. Simbo's points and then moved a motion to set the price at Sixteen Thousand Naira (₦16,000), but he was immediately objected by Hon. Berry for improperly moving a motion. After the correction, there was a vote to determine the actual amount to be paid. In the end, 28 members favored Sixteen Thousand Naira (₦16,000), while 41 supported Fifteen Thousand Naira (₦15,000), which was ultimately adopted.

A.O.B

The next agenda was Any Other Business (AOB) which was raised by the President.

In the AOB segment, Mr. O.I. Akeredolu, a 500L student, opened the floor by raising concerns about the disorderly and unsafe environment in the faculty and moot court, urging the president to address safety issues for the sake of every student, especially for those who come for night classes, as exam is fast approaching. Then, the president responded by promising to look into it.

The next speaker, a 100L student who inquired about arrangements for the upcoming LSS sports festival, expressed concerns about the sport activities clashing with their upcoming tests and classes.

The president assured students that he would communicate with lecturers regarding class schedules.

Ms. Peace, a 300L student, spoke concerning her class results and accountability from lecturers, to which the president calmly responded by urging students to approach lecturers regarding their scripts, anytime they experience issues with their results or grades.

The next speaker, Hon. John Paul, an 100L student, requested that his class door be secured and safeguarded. He further inquired about the status of their results on AVERS. Lastly, Ms. Arafat, the former Librarian, appealed to the president to speak with Dr.Oluwadayisi regarding low grading of continuous assessments Criminal Law for some of the 300L students.

The president then concluded the congress by encouraging lssites to attend the LSS business pitch program scheduled for the following day in the moot court.

Having exhausted the agenda of the congress, the congress then, ended at exactly 1:52 PM, led by the closing prayer from the LSS PRO, Anuoluwapo.