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The court has dismissed an injunction filed by a former student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) aimed at blocking the extension of Vice Chancellor Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson’s term, citing that the case lacked merit.
The presiding judge questioned the credentials of the applicant, who claimed to be an alumnus. Additionally, the court noted that the applicant failed to provide convincing evidence of his alumni status when presenting supposed university statutes.
Following this decision, the court imposed a cost of GHC9000 on the applicant.
The applicant, expressing dissatisfaction with the court’s decision, filed another suit to challenge the ruling. “I’m dissatisfied with the ruling of the court,” he stated.
As the bailiff attempted to serve the university’s lawyers with the new suit, a confrontation ensued. The lawyers for the KNUST Vice Chancellor refused to accept the service, demanding that it be done through formal channels.
Dr. Noris Bekoe, the University Relations Officer of KNUST, expressed satisfaction with the court’s ruling and urged for any concerns about the Vice Chancellor’s term extension to be resolved peacefully.
“We are very pleased with today’s outcome. It allows the university to move forward without disruption, and the Vice Chancellor can assume office on August 1 to continue her work. The entire university community was present in court, and this decision brings a significant relief. We appreciate the patience of the university community and urge everyone to remain calm. All grievances should be brought to the university, and we are ready to address them,” Dr. Bekoe said.
However, a new injunction has been filed by a staff member of the university, challenging the extension of the Vice Chancellor’s term on legal grounds.
