Students of Tamale Technical University staged a massive protest on Tuesday, September 16, to express their frustration over what they described as persistent neglect, alleged mismanagement of funds, and unjustified increments in school fees.
The protest turned chaotic as students blocked entry points to the campus and burnt lorry tyres at the administration block in a dramatic display of discontent.
Tensions escalated when the police were deployed to restore calm, leading to violent clashes in which several students sustained injuries.
Speaking to the media, Musa Mahamudu, Public Relations Officer of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC), explained that the demonstration was not merely about fees but also about the overall welfare and development of the university.
“Our main aim for this demonstration is the issue we have with management, which has to do with pressing matters that affect students in this university. Let’s talk about hostels, lecture halls, campus comfort, etc. Over the years, we have been paying school fees and levies for development, which are supposed to improve this university,” Mahamudu stated.
In addition to their street protest, the students submitted a formal petition to the Minister of Education, calling for immediate intervention.
The petition highlighted concerns about the alleged misapplication of funds, the proposed fee hikes, and the deteriorating infrastructure of the institution.
“We are compelled to bring to your urgent attention issues of systematic neglect of student welfare, alleged misapplication of funds, and the proposed increment of fees without justification. These actions, in our view, contravene the principles of equity, accountability, and quality education enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana,” portions of the petition read.
The students further lamented that despite the continuous collection of development levies, there has been little visible improvement in key infrastructure, including lecture halls and hostels.
They called on management to demonstrate transparency and ensure that funds collected from students are used judiciously.
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