Ghana
UNIVERSITY OF GHANA STUDENTS PROTEST HOSTEL FEE HIKES, DEMAND END TO UGEL ACCOMMODATION SYSTEM
University of Ghana students have demonstrated at Legon over increases in accommodation charges and are demanding major changes to the University of Ghana Enterprises Limited hostel system. Although protesters have repeatedly cited an original 26% proposal, university management says that figure was rejected and revised to 15% for standard four-person UGEL rooms and 19% for two-person rooms. Traditional hall fees have also risen from GH¢3,000 to GH¢3,500. The Rent Control Department has meanwhile ordered UGEL and affected hostel operators to suspend unassessed increases and refund excess payments where applicable, while the university says negotiations with student leaders are continuing.
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