Proving that exec members behaving scandalously isn’t a phenomenon exclusive to OUSA, the Waikato Students’ Union (WSU) has removed Vice President Maori Toko Baker with immediate effect after he seriously breached the values of the organization.
Baker’s behaviour included alleged minor assault, inappropriate language, failure to attend meetings and making unauthorized statements, including one occasion during which Mr Baker repeatedly referred to Maori students at a Hakinkina day event as “cunts”.
In May, leaders of external Maori organisations on campus presented a signed letter of complaint about Mr Baker’s inappropriate behavior to the WSU board meeting. The WSU then investigated the complaints for six and a half weeks.
After Mr Baker failed to provide a suitable explanation for his conduct, WSU unanimously dismissed him from his position.
OUSA not the only scandalous student organisation
