The University of Ghana Legon security has arrested a young man with a fake student ID who was persuaded by some people to act as a stranded student for social media hype.
The management of the University in a statement confirmed that the young man confessed of staying in the commonwealth hall illegally last academic year.
According to them, the young man confirmed that he was convinced to pose as a stranded student and slept in front of Commonwealth Hall, to get media attention.
“It has come to the attention of Management of the University of Ghana that some unscrupulous individuals are influencing students of the University and other persons to pose as stranded former students of Commonwealth Hall.
“One of such persons, being used to attract media attention, was arrested by University Security and has confessed to living in Commonwealth Hall illegally last academic year. He confirmed that he was lured to pose as a stranded student and slept in front of Commonwealth Hall during the night of Monday, January 16, 2023, to gain media attention. He has been handed over to the police for further investigations.”
The Management of the university assured students, parents that all students of the school have been assigned halls and are safe.
The statement continued that “measures have also been put in place to assist students who have genuine financial difficulty with paying the residential fees in the UGEL Halls. Academic work is proceeding peacefully, and the University assures all students that adequate measures have been put in place to ensure their safety and well-being.
“Students are encouraged to be alert and report to the appropriate authorities, individuals who seek to entice them to disturb the peace on the University campus.
“Any student found to be involved in such acts will face appropriate disciplinary processes. We look forward to a fruitful and productive academic year.”