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Economic Fighters League slams ₵24k hostel fees at University of Ghana
May 10, 2026
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Economic Fighters League slams ₵24k hostel fees at University of Ghana

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Key Points

  • The Economic Fighters League (EFL) Students Command has condemned the "outrageous exploitation" of University of Ghana (UG) students over accommodation charges.
  • Private hostel operators are allegedly charging up to GH₵24,000 for single rooms and GH₵10,000 each for shared rooms, which the EFL deems prohibitive.
  • The group views this as a social crisis, making higher education exclusive and threatening mass dropouts or forcing students into unsafe housing.
  • The EFL demands government intervention, urging it to empower the Rent Control Department with regulatory tools to enforce price caps and penalize profiteering.
  • This crisis highlights a broader national student housing shortage and lack of oversight, with the EFL threatening direct student mobilization if the government fails to act.

Why This Matters

This issue is significant for Ghana as it directly impacts access to higher education, potentially excluding less privileged students and exacerbating social inequality. Unaffordable student housing can lead to a decline in student welfare, mass dropouts, and a less educated workforce, thereby hindering national development and social mobility.

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