Ghana's Rent Commission Threatens Court Action Over 26% Hostel Fee Rise at University of Ghana
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Ghana's Rent Commission has warned the University of Ghana to suspend a proposed 26% increase in hostel fees or face possible legal action, saying it is seeking advice from the Attorney-General on an injunction.
The Rent Commission has threatened legal action against the University of Ghana over a proposed 26% increase in hostel fees, warning the university to suspend the adjustment or face possible court action. Acting Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku said in an interview with Joy News that the Commission is seeking legal advice from the Attorney-General on steps to secure an injunction against the increase.
Opoku insisted that no institution is above the law and that the university must comply with Ghana's legal framework in setting accommodation charges. The warning escalates a standoff over campus housing costs at the country's oldest public university.
The position comes amid growing opposition to the proposed increase, with University of Ghana students expected to stage a protest on Friday to demand an immediate reversal of the decision. Students have described the planned adjustment as the commercialisation of on-campus accommodation.
The 26% increase has raised affordability concerns for students already contending with a higher cost of living and other academic expenses. The Commission's intervention signals a possible legal dispute if the university proceeds before the concerns raised are resolved.