Scout Association Election, Karibi-Whyte Emerges Winner

The Scout Association of Nigeria, Rivers State Scout Council held its election on the 29th August, 2020 to elect a new State Scout Commissioner ,SSC;. 

The election considered to be free and fair by the delegates and observers had three contestants for the exalted position of the SSC. 

Mr. Isaac Isaiah, Godwin Boms and Monima Karibi Whyte were the contestants for the SSC position. 

Earlier before the election proper, other activities were carried out by the Association which include the Extra Ordinary Annual General Meeting for the Inauguration of a New State Scout Council and Election/Appointment of a new State Scout Commissioner. 

The State President of the Council and Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Atama Iye Iyayi Lamikanra was ably represented at the event by the Chief Registrar of the High Court, V.L Kobani Buzugbe Esq. who read the President’s address and similarly inaugurated the State Scout Council. 

Earlier, Official Investiture of the State President, Deputy President and others were carried out to the admiration of the delegates and observers, who applauded them. 

The election, supervised by Election Committee Officials was conducted with ease, as there was no issue of fraudulent malpractices and vote buying. Our reporter observed that it was one of the freest and fairest election ever held by any association across the country.

At the end, Monima Karibi Whyte polled Sixty  votes to beat Godwin Boms who polled fourteen votes, while the third contestant had earlier withdrawn from the race. 

The outgoing Commissioner,Rev.(Dr) Ibigoni T.Ariweriokuma while presenting his score card during his tenure,commended members of the association for their support.He said he was overwhelmed by the level of love shown to him and promised to always cherish the good moments of brotherliness.

In his post election speech, Karibi Whyte a lawyer by profession did not hide his love for the Scout Association, promising to reposition the organization and create an enabling environment for the Scout Association to thrive and gain its rightful place. 

He assured that he was going to run an all-inclusive administration and forge a common front for all Scout members to move forward. 

On his part, State Training Commissioner and Chairman of Election Committee    

Augustine Emeka Onuibere, lauded everyone for their peaceful conduct during the election, assuring that the new helmsman has all it takes to pilot the affairs of the Association to a greater height.

Similarly, Headquarters Commissioner, Gloria Atsegwasi, expressed hope and confidence that Karibi Whyte will perform above expectation, pointing out that his manifesto meant well for the growth of the Scout Association.