The Vetting Committee of the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council (UGSRC) has officially disqualified Maradona Adjei Yeboah, known as ‘Guru,’ along with Lawrence Edinam Egleh, from participating in the 2024 UGSRC elections.
This ruling follows the discovery that both individuals failed to meet the residential eligibility requirements outlined in the SRC’s electoral regulations.
Guru, who had been a prominent figure in the election race, particularly in the #UniversOnlinePoll alongside fellow candidate Manuel Life, was seen as a leading contender.
The poll, which garnered significant attention within the student community, positioned Guru and Life as frontrunners, driving substantial interest in their campaigns. However, the disqualification of Guru and Egleh has significantly reshaped the election landscape.
According to sources within the Vetting Committee, the disqualification decision was the result of a detailed review process that revealed neither candidate fulfilled the necessary residential criteria to qualify for the election. This led to their immediate removal from the candidate list.
The announcement has stirred reactions across the university, particularly among supporters of the disqualified candidates. Many students have expressed their frustration and disappointment on social media, with calls emerging for a reconsideration of the committee’s decision.
Despite these developments, the UGSRC elections will proceed as scheduled. With Guru and Life no longer in the running, the remaining candidates are expected to intensify their efforts as the election approaches, seizing the opportunity to capture the student vote.
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