UG Ready for Trouble-Makers

Posted on: www.dailyguideghana.com

By William Yaw Owusu

Friday May13, 2011.
The University of Ghana Administration says it has taken notice of criticisms leveled against it in the handling of the case involving Amina Haruna, the lady who was molested by some students of the Mensah-Sarbah Hall of the University for allegedly stealing items belonging to the students.

“The university administration has taken note of the several criticisms about its procedures by several individuals and groups. The university wishes to assure its publics that its actions have been based, on time-honoured procedures for ensuring fairness and welfare for all categories of members of the university.”

A statement issued in Accra and signed by J.M. Budu, Registrar of the University said management is committed to protecting the image of the university and would also protect law-abiding students as they pursue their education.

“It has come to the notice of the University that there are significant efforts being made by various individuals and groups, both within the university and outside to create unnecessary unease among students. Management wishes to assure students that every necessary step will be taken to ensure their safety and the smooth conduct of on-going examinations in a congenial atmosphere.”

It said in matters of discipline, there are permanent disciplinary committees provided for under Section 40 of its statutes and the recent case involving students of the Mensah-Sarbah Hall was referred to the Disciplinary Committee which commenced sitting on April 18, 2011.

“The Disciplinary Committee is still sitting and has not completed its investigations and has therefore not reached any conclusions,” it said and added “indeed, the committee has interacted with over 40 persons, including Amina Haruna, the lady at the center of the incident.”

It said the committee is expected to complete its work within few days and the university would issue a report once the investigative process is completed.

The release said the university has cooperated fully with the police in its investigations to find the molesters of Amina saying “the police is conducting its own investigations into the matter and this independent of investigations by the university. It is useful to note that any action which will be taken by the university on the matter shall be independent of any other legal processes that may be running.”