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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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The campaign team of former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has dismissed comments made by Kennedy Ohene Agyapong as false, baseless and unfair.
In a statement dated January 20, 2026, and referenced 200126 DMB 2026, the campaign expressed concern over a video circulating online in which Mr Agyapong accused Dr Bawumia of making comments about the health of the late Albert Adu Boahen and his decision not to take part in the 1996 New Patriotic Party presidential primaries.
The statement stressed that Dr Bawumia has never made such remarks and described the claims as wrongful attributions that could mislead the public and create unnecessary tension within the New Patriotic Party.
According to the campaign, branding Dr Bawumia as dishonest and unfit for leadership is unjustified and unsupported by facts.
It challenged Mr Agyapong to provide video or audio evidence to back his claims if he truly stands by them.
The campaign emphasised the need for accuracy and responsibility in political communication, noting that words carry weight and must be used carefully, especially among party leaders.
It called on Mr Agyapong to issue an immediate apology to Dr Bawumia, urging all aspirants to conduct themselves with truthfulness, restraint and respect as the party prepares for its presidential primaries.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), as part of its anti-narcotics exercise campaign on Friday 16 January 2026, carried out an operation in Budumburam and its surrounding communities in the Gomoa East Municipal of the Central Region.
The exercise falls in line with NACOC’s nationwide crackdown on drug trafficking and abuse.
The successful exercise led to the seizure of several illicit drugs and the arrest of individuals found to be involved in the act.
The exercise led to the arrest of a 32-year-old woman identified as Rebecca Afia Naa Dei Kotei, popularly known as “Mother”, described by opinion leaders as a key figure in the local drug trade who had previously evaded arrest.”
The suspect has been on the radar of NACOC’s intelligence and surveillance team due to her activities in dealing with all manner of illicit drug trafficking act.
The Commission has received several complaints of nefarious activities being perpetuated by most of the suspects who are currently in custody.
NACOC officials seized quantities of suspected cannabis, tramadol, and other controlled substances, along with items believed to be linked to drug peddling activities.
NACOC wishes to assure the general public of its commitment to ensure that Ghana becomes a drug-free nation.
The public is also assured that suspects involved in this raid will be processed for court in accordance with the law.
