LEGON — Legon concerned students protest hostel fee hike.
UGEL has cut its proposed UG hostel fee hike from 26% to 15-19%.
But students are still rejecting it.
A REDUCED HIKE IS STILL A HIKE
For the students, a reduced hike is still a hike — and one they say they cannot afford.
The cut from 26% to 15-19% has not ended the protest. The concerned students say the new rate is still too high for students already struggling to pay.
WHAT THE PROTEST LOOKED LIKE
In footage from the protest shared on social media, students are seen marching on campus, holding placards.
One placard read: “STOP USING STATE MACHINERY TO INTIMIDATE STUDENTS”
Another read: “END UGEL TH…” — with the rest cut off in the video frame.
Security personnel were seen walking alongside the marchers.
【entity-EFL¦canonical_name=EFL】 BACKS THE STUDENTS
The Economic Fighters League has now publicly backed their protest, framing it as a fight for academic freedom.
The argument, as framed by 【entity-EFL¦canonical_name=EFL】: when hostel fees rise beyond what students can pay, it is not just about accommodation — it is about who gets to stay in school, learn freely, and complete their education.
Author: Stella Sunu • Published on Howedey.com
