University of Ghana: SRC President Cries Out As Government Withdraws Payment of Electricity Bills
- The University of Ghana SRC President has lamented the increase in Residential Facility User Fees (RFUF) by the management of the school
- Guru explained in a press release that there has been a 20% increase in the fee without prior consultation with the SRC
- He urged students to remain calm as his team engaged with stakeholders to deliberate on possible solutions
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UG SRC president Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru, has expressed displeasure over a sudden increase in Residential Facility User Fees (RFUF) by the school's management.
In a press statement, the renowned musician noted that the decision was taken without prior consultation with the Student Representative Council (SRC).

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According to the statement, traditional hostel fees have increased by 20% due to the government's decision to withdraw payment of electricity bills for students.
"Thus, traditional halls are required to pay their own electricity bills. This means that incoming level 100s are paying GH¢3,000 instead of the previous GH¢2,500 while continuing students pay GH¢1,500 instead of GH¢1,000 for next semester," he said.
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UG elects guru as SRC president
In 2024, University of Ghana students voted for Guru to become their SRC president. This was after a series of issues emerged, including his disqualification from the race.
The renowned musician profusely thanked the students for choosing him to lead them and promised to serve diligently. As a result, Guru has a mandate to advocate for the students.
In another press release, the SRC president indicated that he had engaged stakeholders and arrived at a decision to petition management over the decision.
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Netizens respond to Guru's claim
Netizens who saw the post about Guru's reaction to the hostel fee increment expressed mixed reactions. While some lauded him for speaking for students, others criticised him.
@aeawards1 wrote:
"Great."
@dodzi_i wrote:
"You are a liar. You are not the only student leader in Ghana. The decision of government not paying for utility fee for traditional Halls was made by the outgone government. We met at the Resident Committee Meeting (UCC) in October,2024 and the news was broke to us. Stop fooling."
@OMARLOCO17 wrote:
"Gyaigimiiii nu."
Captain Planet congratulates Guru for winning election
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that popular Ghanaian musician Guru secured a resounding victory in the Legon SRC presidential elections, held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.
The rapper and his running mate, Jeffery Adu-Yeboah, emerged triumphant, winning significantly. According to reports, Guru and Adu-Yeboah received 50.7% of the total vote, equaling 9,455 out of the 18,659 cast.
Many Ghanaians have congratulated the rapper on the win. Among the congratulations was fellow musician Captain Planet, who took to X (formerly Twitter) to acknowledge Guru’s achievement. Their impressive victory cemented their place as the new leaders of the University of Ghana’s Student Representative Council (SRC).
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Source: YEN.com.gh