Persona Non Grata: KNUST Bans Former Student John Kelvin Kane From Campus
- John Kelvin Kane has been officially banned from entering the KNUST campus following repeated misconduct on university premises
- Kane, previously dismissed, faces legal arrest if found on campus, and any student who hosts or associates with him on university grounds may also face prosecution
- A Level 300 University of Ghana student has urged school authorities to address soaring campus hostel costs, noting the financial strain on students from modest backgrounds
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has officially declared John Kelvin Kane (Student ID: 21125897) a persona non grata on its campus.
Source: UGC
The decision follows repeated incidents of misconduct and disturbances involving the former student after his dismissal on July 21, 2025.
Kane has now been formally banned from entering university grounds. The university has directed that anyone who sees him on campus should immediately report to KNUST Security Services or the nearest police station.
The university administration also warned that students, organisations, or affiliates who maintain contact or associate with Kane on campus will face sanctions in line with university regulations and state law.
This notice, dated March 9, 2026, reflects KNUST’s firm stance on maintaining a safe and orderly academic environment.
KNUST’s action underlines the institution’s commitment to ensuring that misconduct does not undermine the safety or integrity of campus life, sending a clear message that violations of university rules carry serious consequences.
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Legon student laments over accommodation price
Meanwhile, a level 300 student of the University of Ghana, Legon, has appealed to the leadership of the country and the school’s management to urgently address the rising cost of hostel accommodation available to students on campus.
Speaking in a TikTok video, the student explained that the cost of hostel facilities has become excessively high and appears to be beyond the reach of the average student from a modest background.
She explained that hostel fees continue to increase almost every year, yet the facilities in many of the hostels remain unchanged and, in some cases, overused due to the high demand for limited spaces.
The student further noted that the situation places a significant financial burden on both students and their parents, many of whom already struggle to meet other academic expenses.
She also expressed concern that the pricing of hostel facilities gives the impression that such accommodations are designed to favour students from wealthier social backgrounds, leaving those from less privileged homes to struggle in search of alternative housing.
As a result, she appealed to the relevant authorities to intervene and help find a lasting solution to what she described as a growing problem affecting the campus life of many students.
Her remarks highlight the longstanding challenge of limited and expensive residential facilities at the University of Ghana, where the few available hostel spaces are often considered unaffordable for students from humble backgrounds.
Source: UGC
Woman shares vital tips with university freshers
In a related story, YEN.com.gh reported that a young woman advised newly admitted university students to look beyond academic grades in their pursuit of success.
She advised new students not to deviate from the values their parents had instilled in them, and said that their independence needed to be tempered by stricter discipline.
Source: YEN.com.gh
