Official Documents Confirm Olushola Oladoja as the Legitimate NANS President: Atiku Abubakar Isah’s Claim Discredited

The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has recently come under scrutiny as Atiku Abubakar Isah made viral claims to the presidency of the association. However, official documents and verified records from the NANS 2025 National Convention Screening and Appeal Committees have now laid those claims to rest, exposing them as entirely false and deceptive.

This post brings to light all the facts, supported by three separate documents that clarify the electoral process and confirm Comrade Olushola Oladoja as the only duly elected and recognized President of NANS.

The Facts: What the Official Documents Reveal

A close look at the full set of reports from the 2025 NANS Convention uncovers the truth about the candidates, the screening process, and who was actually elected. Here’s what each verified document shows:

1. The Screening and Appeal Report

This official report lists all aspirants who were screened, cleared, or disqualified in the lead-up to the 2025 NANS election. Highlights include:

• Presidential Aspirants Cleared:
  • Oladoja Olushola – University of Jos
  • Peter Paul Tenti – University of Abuja
  • Muhammad Shamsudeen – Nasarawa State University
  • Ibrahim Danjuma – Kaduna Polytechnic
• Atiku Abubakar Isah is not listed in any category—he was not cleared, not disqualified, and not even acknowledged as an applicant.
• The report was signed by:
  • Comrade Osamudiamen Ogbidi – Chairman, Screening Committee
  • Comrade Shehu Ibrahim Danfulani – Chairman, Screening Appeal Committee

This proves beyond doubt that Atiku did not participate in the election process at any stage.

2. Official Disclaimer from the Immediate Past Convention PRO

In a follow-up document, Comrade Ekundina Segun Elvis, who served as the Convention Planning Committee PRO, released a strong public statement to set the record straight:

• He declared Atiku’s claims null and void, labeling them as acts of criminal impersonation.
• The statement emphasized that Atiku neither contested nor was voted for, and therefore cannot assume or parade himself as NANS President.
• He also warned the public, stakeholders, and security agencies about Atiku’s use of the NANS title to solicit funds under false pretenses.
• The release also corrected false social media narratives attempting to involve Seyi Tinubu, making it clear that Tinubu’s involvement with NANS has only been philanthropic and not political.

3. Final Screening Appeal Committee Report

On the official letterhead of NANS and dated February 19, 2025, this document reaffirms the list of aspirants cleared after the appeals process. Once again:

• Olushola Oladoja appears as a valid and cleared presidential aspirant.
• Atiku Abubakar Isah’s name is nowhere to be found in the report.
• The list also includes cleared aspirants for other executive positions—names like Blessing Okpokwu, Ugbede Aliu, and Lawal Olamide were cleared for other roles—but still no mention of Atiku in any capacity.

The report carries the official seal and signature of the committee, removing any shadow of doubt about its authenticity.

Only One Recognized President—Comrade Olushola Oladoja

With all three documents independently and collectively verifying the process, it is clear that:

• Atiku Abubakar Isah was never part of the official NANS 2025 election process.
• He was not screened, cleared, or voted for.
• His claims to the NANS presidency are false, misleading, and criminal in nature.
• Comrade Olushola Oladoja remains the only legally elected and recognized President of NANS.

This case serves as a reminder that verified documentation is the backbone of democracy, and leadership cannot be claimed through propaganda or impersonation. Students, stakeholders, and the general public are urged to disregard any claim outside of the officially verified process and support the true mandate delivered by the students’ electoral process.