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UG explains road closure policy to Education Minister

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  • Kwasi 10 years ago

    is a gud idea but try nd address it welll.

  • ZoRRo 10 years ago

    Now Abrakwa should get his dictionary and read this explanation, and get help to understand it, before going to the Radio Stations to talk SH_T !

  • Obournana 10 years ago

    Ignoramus. Why is the the UG moving the goal post? First, it was to recoup the money used repair roads and now for the purpose of smooth movement and you insult a minister? Why did it take UG to wait until even those whose ki ...
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  • ZoRRo 10 years ago

    U obviously did not read the explanation above or did not understand it. I don't have time to take U through the points in the UofG explanation, but if U push me I would, and U will see how STUPID U are. And U call me ignoram ...
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  • Kwame 10 years ago

    "The University has traditionally maintained restricted access to it's Legon campus" Does that make it lawful to further restrict access and demand that people pay before they can use it? What crass!!!!!

  • Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

    only those with legit business at the university should be allowed to use UG roads.

  • Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

    well-written and to the point

  • ZoRRo 10 years ago

    Instead of supporting the premier institution led by a very capable VC; in a typical Ghanaian attitude, we are spreading rumors to reduce the institution to a typical Ghanaian public place and kill the leader's spirit. No won ...
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  • Period 10 years ago

    University College London, Imperial College, King's College and LSE (to mention a few)are all in the centre of London with some horrible motor traffic 24hrs a day. Yet they are top 20 universities in the world. The world is g ...
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  • C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

    I did not read a single phrase in this stone-faced rationalisation for an obvious garbage can decision. If anything at all, I read enough to buttress my opposition to this blanket, unilateral move by the univ. authorities to ...
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  • ATO 10 years ago

    How do you mean?

    He may accademically competent!!!! but not a good leader!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • nana 10 years ago

    Go ahead and declare you independence. We are tired of you crap.

  • Kwaame 10 years ago

    Where the crap in what the UG is saying? If you are tired of them why not let your PC rest? This is a serious matter that needs resolution. I believe the UG has a strong case, and the government should find a way to sit and t ...
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  • Jojo 10 years ago

    what pompous trash from the University of Ghana,they want a so called serene atmosphere for academic work to take place.I was at the London School of Economics,Houghton st,of the Strand in London and also at Goldsmiths Univer ...
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  • AHMED YACOB 10 years ago

    Jojo you were here, you were there so what? They have explained that with that amount of motor traffic and the pedestrian traffic, it is dangerous. Bear in mind that the campus is where some of the students and families of le ...
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  • Yaw Okodom 10 years ago

    Thats a great master piece and the situation is totally understandable.
    After reading this, i have a clear picture than what our fake journalists are painting out there.
    Kudos University Management.
    I got your back

  • Alex London 10 years ago

    The least the UG should have done was to inform the Ministry of Roads and Highways and Department of Urban Road of its intentions. You have admitted that during N1 Highway and the rehabilitation of the Madina-Accra road over ...
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  • JOE-ALIGATOR 10 years ago

    HELLO MR. ALEX DO YOU SAY THE UG SHLD CREATE A SERENITY SPHERE? FOR WHAT? THE UG TRAINS ONLY THIEVES AND CHEATS.
    SCHOLARS FROM THIS UG ARE ALL GOOD FOR NOTHING. THEY JUMP INTO POLITICS JUST TO AMASS WEALTH AT THE EXPENCE OF ...
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  • Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 10 years ago

    I am really disappointed by certain sections of the university's statement. For example, "following the new increase in traffic after the suspension of user charges, members of the University community petitioned Management b ...
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  • Honesty - the best policy! 10 years ago

    Well said my brother! You have read very well between the lines. The UG is just out to flex muscles. If the program is meant for the benefit of all concerned they would have thought through it and involved other stakeholders ...
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  • Legon 10 years ago

    The Republic of the University of Ghana, Legon we are tied of all the excuses. Please Mr. President the VC Should be called to order. No second term for the VC. Please do this in memory of Him.

  • Kofi 10 years ago

    What wrong with power-drunk African politicans? Always going around flexing their muscles where it not needed to attract attention and popularity or should I say notoriety?
    Why should the University of Ghana allow a free and ...
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  • USMAN 10 years ago

    Why can't Legon make money from book publication and outstanding research findings instead of resorting to this cheap way of making money. I think universities in Ghana have outlived their usefulness. The so called professors ...
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  • AccraBoy 10 years ago

    Hey Usman,

    You know who makes money from book publication?
    The big marketing publishers?
    You know how the top universities conduct outstanding research findings?
    Grants and funding support from Government and endowments ...
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  • Jonathan 10 years ago

    Well thought out statement. Lets support the Univeristy as a Going Concern.The levies would certainly be used to maintain the assets of the University.

    Current Management would go,another would come so lets look at the fut ...
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  • Naadu 10 years ago

    UG’s statement is vibrant, unpretentious, comprehensible and laudable. UG management is forward looking and need to be commended, thank you Registrar.

  • nana yaw 10 years ago

    I like their explanation..very detailed..this is the kind of leadership we want ..very focused

  • dad 10 years ago

    THE UNIVERSITY PRIMARY SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AND GIVEN 2 /TWO/ STIKERS FOR ONLY GHC20 A TOKEN AFTER PAYING FEES.IF YOU DO THIS THEN EVERYBODY WILL KNOW THAT U CONSIDER ISSUES AND JUST NOT LOOKING FOR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...
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  • UNCLE K 10 years ago

    FIRST OF ALL THERE IS NO INSTUTION IN THE WORLD THAT I KNOW OF THAT PREVENTS THE PUBLIC FOR THEIR THOROUGHFARE.NOT HAVARD,MIT,U MASS,PRNCENTON,UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ETC,WHAT THEY ARE DOING REMINDS ME OF, THE SITUATION IN CRIMEA ...
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  • Baffour 10 years ago

    Uncle K, do you know even a secondary school which allow its compound to be used as a by-pass for public transport? I think you are confusing issues, Legon is not denying access to visitors but you can not use the campus as a ...
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  • Kwaame 10 years ago

    Don't waste your words on these nincompoops. The UG has explained why they did that.

  • J Ananga 10 years ago

    What if the highways people also decide to put tolls immediately you come out of UG to join any major road? How would the dons like that?

  • Kwaame 10 years ago

    The UG has given a very strong, coherent, and persuasive explanation of why they did that. Who are the highway people? Do you understand what is going on? Please don't rely on what our so-called journalists who write rubbish ...
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  • keiby 10 years ago

    The Registrar did not comment on the cost of the sticker, why? Its the price people are complaining about. TEK sells stickers without much problems

  • GAS 10 years ago

    WHO SAYS THE UNIVERSITY IS A REPOSITORY OF WISE MEN? THEY RATHER POMPOUS AND ARROGANT AFTER USING THE TAX PAYERS MONEY TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES.LOOK AT WHAT THEY WEAR ON THEIR HEADS.

  • Kwaame 10 years ago

    Did the UG teach our ambassadors in Tokyo to engage in gambling? Did the UG teach you or any of your relatives to steal? Note very well that character in not built at Legon or KNUST...charity begins at home. I believe univers ...
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  • Villagechild 10 years ago

    Should Aburi Girls also block the mountains road and charge fees, in the name of disturbance? Should ACHIMOTA BASIC school block their portion of the road? KorleBu Hospital too might have land crossing the road. Should they c ...
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  • Independent observer 10 years ago

    WHAT OF POLLUTION FROM FUMES EMANATING FROM EXHAUST PIPES? THE MANAGEMENTS OF THE UNIVERSITIES AND INSTUTIONS MENTIONED DO NOT SEEM TO CARE ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZZARDS: NO ONE SEEMS TO CARE ABOUT THE HEALTH HAZZARDS FROM TRUCK ...
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  • Prosper Yao AGbeko-Tema 10 years ago

    The University has a point there. This calls for those who rushed to make unworthy comments to re-think about this development. If these car were to pass through your house every mmorning and evening, what will be your reacti ...
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  • Say the TRUTH 10 years ago

    EXCEPT THOSE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED OR REMAINED UNCONCERNED WHILST GHANA GOES LAWLESS & CHAOTIC...THE DECISION BY UG & UG COUNCIL WILL IN THE LONG RUN COME OUT TO BE LAWFUL & AND HELPFUL TO THE REALIZATION TO GHANA & ALL GHANAI ...
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  • Panin 10 years ago

    The Stanford University campus is not thoroughfare for the public, neither is UC Berkeley nor UCLA. Ghanaians "quack" when congestion and poor drainage system cause flooding in central Accra. We yell "bloody Mary" when we get ...
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  • Kwasi Oye 10 years ago

    Surprised. First reason was to recover cost. Now under pressure, the answer changes to protecting life, property and also to create a serene atmosphere. UG, I believe you teach Change Management. It is time for you to also ch ...
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