Jude Michelle Korleh Nortey Makes History as KNUST Elects Its 66th SRC President
Jude Michelle Korleh Nortey has been elected as the 66th President of the Students' Representative Council (SRC) of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), making history as only the second female to occupy the prestigious office.
Her victory marks a significant milestone in KNUST's student leadership, reflecting growing support for female representation in one of Ghana's leading public universities. The SRC serves as the official voice of students, representing their interests before university management and spearheading initiatives aimed at improving student welfare, academic life, and campus development.
Jude Michelle's election follows months of an intensive campaign centered on inclusive leadership, student welfare, accountability, and accessible representation. Throughout her campaign, she consistently emphasized listening to students and building a student government that is responsive to the needs of the entire university community.
Her journey to the presidency was widely supported by various student groups and alumni associations. Among the notable endorsements was the Aburi Girls' Old Girls' Association (KNUST Chapter), which described her as a leader of integrity, dedication, and competence. The association also highlighted her achievement as the first alumna of Aburi Girls' Senior High School to contest for the KNUST SRC presidency, describing her candidacy as a historic moment for the school's alumni community.
The endorsement praised her commitment to transparency, accountability, and service, urging the student body to support her vision for a more inclusive and progressive SRC.
Jude Michelle previously contested for the presidency but fell short. Rather than stepping away from student leadership, she continued engaging students across campus, refining her vision and strengthening her campaign. In announcing her renewed bid, she described the experience as one that taught her resilience and reinforced her commitment to servant leadership.
As the newly elected SRC President, expectations are high that her administration will champion policies that improve student welfare, strengthen communication between students and university authorities, and expand opportunities for student development.
Her election is expected to inspire more young women to pursue leadership roles within tertiary institutions across Ghana while reinforcing KNUST's tradition of democratic student governance.