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UG SRC Elections: Guru files petition to challenge disqualification
Ghanaian musician, Maradona Adjei Yeboah, affectionately called Guru has filed a petition with the Electoral Commission of the University of Ghana challenging his disqualification from the Student Representative Council(SRC) presidency race.
Guru was disqualified due to his non-residency status as a violation of Article 4(d)(ii) of the Constitutional Instrument (CI 24) on August 16, 2024, by the UGSRC Electoral Commission.
Against this backdrop, Guru on Monday, August l9, 2024, filed a petition against the SRC Electoral Commission’s decision to disqualify him as a result of the non-resident status.
Announcing it in a statement, he revealed that the petition has been lodged with the Electoral Commission and the Office of the Dean of Students Affairs of the University.
Additionally, he said their legal team has submitted an interim injunction to the Judicial Board
requesting a temporary halt to the electoral process until a proper hearing and ruling is made.
He stated that “We understand the frustration and concern this situation has caused among our supporters and the general student body. However, we want to assure you that our commitment to building an SRC with everyone remains stronger than ever.”
Guru further stated that “We shall ensure that there is no discrimination towards any student, whether resident or non-resident, able or with special needs, first Degree or PFD, Local or International, Korle-Bu, City Campus or Distance education, including all the Regional Learning Centers across the length and breadth of the country.”
According to him, he has full confidence and trust in the integrity of the Judicial Board and believes that they will grant him a fair hearing for a just outcome.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Upper West Regional Police Command secures conviction against notorious robbers
The Upper West Regional Police Command is pleased to announce the conviction and sentencing of Abdulai Ibrahim alias Baba, 34 (Driver Mate) and Abdulai Kipo, 36 (Butcher), for their involvement in conspiracy to commit crimes to wit robbery and robbery.
The duo were found guilty and sentenced to 28 and 18 years imprisonment in Hard Labour, respectively.
The accused persons were implicated in a series of robberies across the Napogbakole, Danko, SSNIT, and Konta areas of the Wa Municipality.
Their arrest and conviction were made possible through intelligence-led investigations and meticulous gathering of evidence by the Regional Police Intelligence Directorate.
The conviction and sentencing were carried out at the Wa Circuit Court, presided over by His Honour Jonathan Avoogo.
The court’s verdict underscores the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice and safety in the region.
The Upper West Regional Police Command reaffirms its determination to make the region safe for peaceful coexistence and will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and protect its residents.
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Police arrest two suspects for possession of suspected narcotic substance at Ayi Mensah
The Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects for possession of eleven (11) large compressed sacks of a substance suspected to be narcotics at Ayi Mensah in the Greater Accra Region.
The suspects, Mathew Narkotey and Augustine Teye, were arrested by a team from the National Operations Department (NOD) on June 7, 2025 during routine patrols. The suspects were onboard a Mazda pick-up truck with registration number GT 3490-P when a search uncovered the suspected narcotic substance concealed in the vehicle.
The vehicle and the suspected substances have been impounded and are currently secured at the Joint Operations Centre for evidential purposes.
Both suspects are in police custody assisting with investigations, while efforts are underway to arrest one Martey, named by the suspects as the intended recipient of the consignment.
