In a breach of YUSU election rules, Nouse were last week forced to remove an article that unfairly spotlighted the potential candidacy of Tim Ngwena for president.
The offending article was published online in a manner that current YUSU President Tom Scott described as “out of order.” Scott had to phone Nouse to ensure it was removed as soon as possible.
Being caught up in controversy before campaigning begins is likely to act as a blow to Ngwena’s campaign if he decides to run. However, luckily for Ngwena, Tom Scott revealed: “I don’t intend to sanction the potential candidate’s campaign.”
Nouse reportedly acted quickly in deleting the article.
There have also been claims of foul play on theyorker.co.uk where anonymous comments have been promoting a potential Welfare Officer candidate. One comment describes the promotion as “shameless self-advertising which is obviously being done by her and her friends.”
Breaching election rules has come to be an ongoing problem in York. A second round of elections are currently taking place for the GSA after candidates were accused of cheating.