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

In a circular dated November 10, 2026, the SUG Electoral Committee addressed the entire student community, confirming that the groundwork for the upcoming poll has officially begun.

SUG Election Timetable

• Collection and Submission of Nomination Forms: Wednesday, November 18 – Friday, November 20, 2026.
• Screening of Candidates and Release of List of Qualified Candidates: Tuesday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
• Campaign: Wednesday, November 25 – Thursday, November 26, 2026.
• Manifesto: Thursday, November 26, 2026.
• Election by Electronic Voting: Friday, November 27, 2026.
• Collation and Announcement of Results: Friday, November 27, 2026.
• Swearing-in of Elected Officials: Monday, November 30, 2026.

Positions Available for Contest

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

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 have settled all tuition fees and registered for courses for the 2026/2027 academic session.
• All aspirants, except those running for President, 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 be currently under any disciplinary sanction by the university.
• A sworn affidavit confirming non‑membership of any secret cult, issued by the High Court, must be submitted.
• A valid Student Identity Card is required.

Additional Requirements for Presidential Candidates

• Prospective President candidates must achieve a CGPA of 3.50 or higher.
• They must also demonstrate sufficient leadership experience within the Students' Union.

Campaign Guidelines and Regulations

The committee issued a set of rules that all contestants must obey throughout the campaigning phase.

• Loud, motor‑vehicle convoys, noisy processions, drums, trumpets and similar displays are strictly forbidden.
• Posting or pasting campaign posters on walls or any university surface is not allowed; printed material may only consist of handheld banners or handbills that are not affixed to any structure.
• Offering any form of inducement—cash, gifts, or other benefits—to sway voters is prohibited.
• Campaign activities must occur only within the dates officially stipulated.
• 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, Chairman of the SUG Electoral Committee.

Students who wish to vie for any of the advertised positions should carefully review the election timetable, verify that they satisfy the eligibility criteria, and adhere to the campaign rules before the 2026/2027 SUG election proceeds.