The University of Ghana has appealed to a group of students planning a demonstration to suspend the exercise as management initiates engagements to address their concerns, including accommodation challenges. According to the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, the university has held discussions with the organisers of the intended protest to better understand their grievances and explore measures to address them.
In a notice dated October 28, 2026, the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Rosina I. Kyerematen, disclosed that her office had become aware of plans by some students to stage a demonstration. The notice stated that the university's management was committed to responding to students' immediate, medium-term and long-term needs, particularly concerns relating to accommodation.
Following the discussions, the organisers were advised to put the planned demonstration on hold to allow further consultations between student representatives, university management and other relevant stakeholders. Professor Kyerematen also reminded students and student groups of the need to follow established university procedures when seeking solutions to grievances.
The Dean of Student Affairs emphasised that her office was collaborating with other units of the institution to strengthen student welfare and provide necessary support to those facing difficulties. These include the Student Financial Aid Office and the Careers and Counselling Directorate, which are expected to contribute to initiatives aimed at improving students' welfare.
According to the university, the interventions are intended to maintain a peaceful academic environment while ensuring that students receive the support needed for a positive learning experience. The notice emphasised management's commitment to continued dialogue and cooperation with students in addressing challenges affecting campus life.
The university's management is working to address students' concerns, including accommodation challenges, and provide support to those facing difficulties. The interventions are part of efforts to maintain a peaceful academic environment and ensure students receive the necessary support for a positive learning experience.
The planned demonstration was initially set to address rising accommodation fees and other concerns affecting students at the University of Ghana. The university's efforts to engage with students and address their concerns aim to prevent the demonstration and promote a peaceful academic environment.
Key points
- University of Ghana appeals to students to suspend planned demonstration over accommodation concerns.
- Management initiates engagements to address students' concerns, including accommodation challenges.
- University commits to continued dialogue and cooperation with students to address challenges affecting campus life.
