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Tilly Akua Nipaa elected UniMAC GRASAG General Secretary
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- Matilda Mensah Marfo, known as Tilly Akua Nipaa, has been elected General Secretary of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) at the University of Media, Arts and Communication.
- She initially ran for Vice President but a tie led to a strategic restructuring of the ticket, resulting in her assuming the General Secretary role alongside President Kofi O.D. Asante (KODA).
- Tilly stated the decision was intentional and strategic, aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability for future GRASAG aspirants and avoiding a rerun with unguaranteed transparency.
- She expressed pride in fulfilling her goal to serve effectively within KODA's administration, having quickly adapted to GRASAG's dynamics after joining the ticket.
- Tilly Akua Nipaa is a well-known Ghanaian media personality, public relations executive, entertainment broadcaster, and currently Head of PR at Crux Global, recognized for her expertise in new media and digital communication.
Why This Matters
This election is significant as it brings a prominent Ghanaian media personality and PR executive into student leadership, potentially leveraging her communication skills for graduate student advocacy. The emphasis on transparency and accountability in the electoral process also sets an important precedent for student governance, reflecting broader national concerns regarding electoral integrity and fair practices within institutions.
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