BY: Lambert Coffie | Volta Online
As Ghana prepares to go to the polls on December 7, 2024, students of Ho Technical University (HTU) have been cautioned against engaging in electoral violence.
According to Prof. Ben Honyenuga, Vice-Chancellor of HTU, such conduct could lead to the withdrawal of their degrees and diplomas by the university.Prof. Honyenuga emphasized that elections should not be seen as a ‘do or die’ affair and urged students to exercise their franchise in a peaceful manner.
He warned that any student found to be involved in electoral violence would face severe consequences, including the potential withdrawal of their certificate.’
As we approach the general elections, I entreat you all to exercise your franchise in a peaceful manner. Do not engage yourselves in any electoral violence. I will not hesitate to recommend to the academic board and council to withdraw our certificate should it be established that, any of our graduates was involved in electoral violence.’
The Vice-Chancellor issued the warning during the 25th Congregation ceremony on Friday, November 29, 2024, where a total of 1,632 students graduated with degrees and higher national diplomas in various disciplines.
Source: www.voltaonlinegh.com
