UniMAC Holds 1st Unified SRC Elections and Swears-in New Executives; Moses Desire Kouyo Takes Office as President

Photograph of the SRC with the Dean of Students and Some Management Members

The University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) on Friday, 16th January 2026, successfully conducted its Students’ Representative Council (SRC) elections across all five (5) campuses, marking a significant milestone in the university’s student governance.

Students Casting Ballots on UniMAC Campus

Polling stations were mounted on each campus to ensure broad participation, with voting officially beginning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing into the evening. Students turned out steadily throughout the day, actively exercising their democratic right and engaging in discussions on the future of the university, student welfare, and leadership expectations.

Students Going through Validation to Cast their Ballots

The SRC presidential race attracted particular attention, with students expressing varied opinions on the candidates’ visibility, credibility, and connection with the student body. Many voters emphasised the need for improved academic facilities, enhanced student welfare, and leadership that is accessible, responsive, and committed to advocacy.

Swearing-in of the SRC President by the Dean of Students

Following the close of polls and the collation of results, the Electoral Committee announced the final outcomes later in the evening. Moses Desire Kouyo emerged victorious and was duly elected SRC President, with Milady Orlanda elected as Vice President. The other elected executives are: General Secretary- Thomas Amankwah Fosuhene; Financial Secretary - Anthony Agboli; Organizing Secretary - Prince Mensah; Gender Affairs Officer- Magdalene Nana Konadu Agyemang; External Affairs Officer - Alex Kobina Stonne and the UniMAC -IFT Representative - Graessle Nii Nai Anyetei.

The First UniMAC Students Representative Council

The declaration of results was met with excitement and optimism across the campuses, as students expressed confidence in the ability of the new leadership to address key issues raised during the campaign period.

On the heels of the success of the elections, the swearing-in ceremony was held on Friday, 23 January 2026 to officially usher in the newly elected SRC executives into office.

Address by the Dean of Students, Dr. Ike Tandoh

At the swearing-in ceremony, the Dean of Students, Dr. Ike Tandoh, charged the executives to lead with humility, service, and balance, emphasising the importance of listening to both university management and the student body. “As leaders, you must listen to management and also listen to the students. That is how you bring both sides together and lead us to the promised land,” he stated.

Dr. Tandoh further reminded the executives of the responsibility that comes with leadership and opportunity. “Make every opportunity count. Every opportunity is a chance to create history and to fulfil the destiny and path God has designed for you,” he added.

SRC President Delivering His Inaugural Address

In his inaugural address, President Moses Desire Kouyo highlighted the weight of leadership and the responsibility that comes with being entrusted to lead. “Being first comes with responsibility, and that responsibility must never be lost on us. When you are first, you are entrusted to do things differently,” he said. He also called on students to embrace patience and collective effort in building a stronger SRC. “We are pacesetters. You must understand that Rome was not built in a day, but every day they built one block at a time, one stone at a time,” he noted.

Reinforcing the spirit of servant leadership, Dr. Tandoh concluded with a call to service. “Serve, for there is blessing in service. God served, Jesus served, so you must also serve,” he advised.

The ceremony ended with the votes of thanks delivered by the General Secretary, Thomas Amankwah Fosuhene, who expressed appreciation to the university management, the Electoral Committee, students, and all stakeholders whose efforts contributed to a peaceful and successful election and swearing-in ceremony.

The 2026 SRC elections and inauguration will be remembered for their inclusive, campus-wide participation and the renewed commitment of students to shaping the future of UniMAC through active engagement and responsible leadership.