Hi There
Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by my campaign website. I’m Ige Tope as you already know, and I’m thrilled to connect with you here. There’s so much I want to share about my vision, my background, and my plans to make our community even better. I’ll be uploading more info soon, so stay tuned! Your support means the world to me, and together, we can make a real difference.
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Anecdote
It is of utmost importance that, asides the campaign movement or poster which declares #VoteIgeTope, the people whom I wish to serve connect with me and know a bit about me.
My name is Ige Temitope Racheal, a 23 year old from Ewu Ekiti, Ekiti State. I was born and brought up in Lagos. My favorite food is Ofada rice. When asked about my favourite colour, I like to claim that I don’t have one, however, the colour pink might just be that girl.
I am a lover of track events and my favorite sport is the 400meters race. I am a proactive personality who enjoys being part of a good cause, other than the usual day-to-day activities. I am fulfilled when I can give myself to others or a serving movement.
I love fashion and beauty, and I infuse that into my everyday lifestyle. In addition, I love picking up new skills, fueling my mastery of content creation.
In my family, I am the last child of 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls!
Looking back, my love for education has always been a spotlight in my life. I attended Blue Gate Nursery and Primary School, and had my high school education at Stars International College, Ikorodu. Second to my love for school, however, is my respect and adoration for sports. I never back down from a chance to represent my institution in competitions. This flare drove influential personalities in my life to envision a more sport-driven career for me.
In high school, many were disappointed when I was elected Head Girl, instead of the Sports prefect.
To give you a clearer glimpse into my personality, determination and extent of my drive. I’ll dive into my first days in ABUAD.
In August 2018, I got admission to study medicine in ABUAD and the institution had just turned 10. My excitement towards school, life and new experiences were my driving force, as I quickly made new friends and decided to run for the position of class representative; my first ever position in ABUAD.
With the advice gifted to us by our seniors, I recognised that the position of class representative was a heavy responsibility to carry. To put it in her own words “who you choose (for class representative) can affect your class negatively or positively.”
Aware of my capabilities and armed with a desire to lead, not to render my fate into just anyone’s hand, I stepped out onto the podium during AMSA’s orientation/class representative selection day. I had my speech ready, excited to show everyone the vision. I had the confidence and the boldness.
The importance of our selection was shown to me on that stage, as my opponent stepped out; he too, wanted to run for class representative. This incident remains stamped in my mind, because, after I delivered my speech, enlightening on why I wanted to be a class representative and what I had to offer. My opponent picks up the microphone and says in response to the question “I want to be a course rep because it will fit me” in a fit of giggles.
The class voted and I had the highest vote, but lo and behold, he had the second highest vote, crowning him as the assistant class representative. Out of 4 candidates, he still got the second highest vote. A question lulled in my mind “What would have happened if I had not summoned the courage to run for class representative?” The boy would have been the class representative, and that realisation scared me. A lot.
However, It drilled in me the importance of stepping up as the right person for a job. Like my senior had said “who you pick will affect you negatively or positively”
My experience as a class representative was both challenging and thoroughly exciting. Channeling my energy into a good cause, I enjoyed the process and ensured that in every situation, I put my class constituency first.
In our second year, COVID hit and academics had to be run from home. It was an equally challenging time, as I had the job of making sure that my constituency remained connected despite the pandemic.
After my first professional exam, I decided to take up the mantle once more, this time, in the position of AMSA’s Vice President.
During this tenure, our prestigious college association, of COMHSSA was birthed. Consequently, I served hand in hand with the executives of various other departments.
That tenure was one that strengthened my resolve in leadership, as the birth of COMHSSA faced heavy tension from different fronts. A chance to demonstrate that resolve came during the first ever COMHSSA election; as plans were being made to drive the elections in-house. However, I did everything with my power to ensure that the election was an open one; this was to ensure that the members were able to vote who they trusted into executive positions.
In the subsequent year, I, then had the honour of serving as Ex-clinical officio and Senior Special Adviser to the President.
Dear AMSAites, It is with joy that I share this anecdote with you. I am grateful for all I have learned over the years, the amazing connections I’ve made, every lecturer’s counsel, for my family and friends who stood by and encouraged me. Undeniably, for how much you all have supported me. With the privilege of looking back, I do not take anything for granted.
It is with joy that I pray;
May AMSA continue to be great!