The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has declared that it will not support any political party or candidate in the 2027 general elections, warning its officials against using the union’s name to promote political interests.
ASUU President, Prof. Christopher Piwuna, stated this on Thursday during the 2026 ASUU Heroes’ Day celebration in Abuja, amid increasing political activities ahead of the 2027 polls.
He said while members of the union were free to exercise their constitutional rights by voting and participating in the electoral process, such actions must not be done on behalf of ASUU.
“As far as the 2027 elections are concerned, we will not ask our members to abdicate their constitutional right to vote or participate in the process. However, no member of our union has permission to use the name of ASUU to support any candidate or political party,” Piwuna said.
He warned that any union official found associating with political parties or individuals in a manner that compromises ASUU’s neutrality would face disciplinary action.
According to him, ASUU remains an apolitical organisation and will not identify with any individual contesting elective office, regardless of political affiliation or position being sought.
The ASUU president also clarified that the union would not be involved in the participation of its members as electoral officers on behalf of the organisation.
Piwuna explained that this year’s Heroes’ Day lecture focused on electoral integrity to encourage national discussions on credible, transparent and honest elections, stressing that security agencies have a vital role in ensuring free and fair polls.
He also expressed doubts that state police would become operational before the 2027 elections, saying political leaders were more focused on campaigns than implementing key reforms.
