UG SRC Elections: Guru files petition to challenge disqualification

Ghanaian musician, Maradona Adjei Yeboah, affectionately 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. – thespectatoronline.com

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