- Guru's disqualification overturned by Appeals Board.
- Vice Dean reinstates Guru and Amponsah in SRC election.
- Balloting set for September 16, 2024.
- Voting to take place by September 18, 2024.
In a stunning reversal, the University of Ghana’s Appeals Board has overturned the disqualification of musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah, popularly known as Guru, and Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah from the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) presidential election.
Initially, the SRC had barred Guru from contesting due to allegedly not meeting the required qualifications, sparking controversy among students.
However, in a dramatic turn of events, the Vice Dean has intervened, directing that Guru, Amponsah, and their running mates be included in the list of presidential candidates.
This decision effectively reinstates them in the election, paving the way for their participation in the upcoming polls.
According to a letter dated September 15, the Vice Dean instructed the Electoral Commission to carry out balloting for all SRC candidates vetted by the vetting committee.
The balloting is scheduled to take place on Monday, September 16, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon at the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs (ODSA).
All candidates have been directed to assemble at the ODSA premises for the balloting, marking a significant development in the SRC presidential race.
The letter also instructed the Electoral Commission to provide the list of candidates and their positions to the University of Ghana’s Computer Services (UGCS) after balloting.
This preparation is necessary for voting to take place on a date agreed upon with candidates, which must be no later than Wednesday, September 18.
Guru had filed a petition against the University of Ghana’s SRC Electoral Commission last month following his initial disqualification, sparking widespread debate among students and stakeholders.
