The Public Relations Officer of the Graduate Students’ Association of Ghana (GRASAG) at Tamale Technical University, Alhassan Huzeifa Hassan, has recounted how Tuesday’s student protest, which began peacefully, escalated into clashes with police on campus.
Speaking in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, Huzeifa said the demonstration aimed to highlight pressing concerns, including poor campus sanitation, lack of certification for students who graduated two years ago, the closure of satellite campuses in Walewale, Wulensi, and Yendi, and the deteriorating state of lecture halls.
He explained that the protest started with a peaceful march from the university campus, with police stationed at the entrance to maintain order. Students later returned to campus to address journalists and colleagues.
“Some students burnt about four tyres, but we intervened to put out the fire. It was at that point the police drove their water cannon onto campus and began spraying students. They also fired rubber bullets, prompting some students to throw stones in reaction,” he said.
Huzeifa confirmed that several students were injured, with some treated and discharged at the university hospital. He added that GRASAG has petitioned the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to investigate alleged financial mismanagement at the university and called for a forensic audit.
“Our demands are legitimate and achievable. We are not calling for the Finance Director’s removal but for accountability. Whoever is found culpable must be held responsible,” he stressed, condemning acts of vandalism as counterproductive.
Huzeifa also revealed that Mohammed Awal, a graduate student, was allegedly assaulted during the incident but is now in stable condition.
The student leadership said it remains committed to dialogue but insists that management must act swiftly to address the concerns and restore calm on campus.
Source: Gertrude Otchere
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