Commonwealth Hall Governing Council and Old Vandals called for the reinstatement of the Hall Master and Senior Tutor of the Hall. Following the joint press release which was organised at the Conference Theatre of Commonwealth Hall on Friday 19th August 2022, the President of the Old Vandals Association, Mr. Isaac Nketiah Sarpong called for the reinstatement of the Hall Master and Senior Tutor of the Hall.
Commonwealth Hall Council called on the University of Ghana Council to rescind its decision regarding the suspension of the Hall Master and Senior Tutor following the hasty judgment they issued while Investigations of the alleged clash was on going.
Old Vandal President also affirmed and supported the Hall Council's decision to bring back both officers of the Hall.
"We have been advised by our Legal Team that the purported removal from office of our Hall Master and Senior Tutor by the University authority is ultra vires and amounts to an assault on the rule of law.
" We are happy to learn that the Hall Council had already taken it up with the University Council. We add our voice to this and call upon the University Council to rescind its decision with the same haste. We stand ready to ensure that the rule of law prevails in this community at all times."
In ensuring peace on campus, the President of Old Vandals stated that they will be connecting with the Alumni of Mensah Sarbah to provide a long lasting solution to the challenges.
"Following the incidence in March this year, we set out to find a lasting solution to this ugly impasse between the Commonwealth Hall and the Mensah Sarbah Hall."
Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Hall Council and Old Vandals urge students to remain calm while the Investigations proceeds and advised students not to visit any places which may spark any confrontations.
Full Report :
REMARKS BY OVA AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE ORGANISED BY THE COUNCIL OF COMMONWEALTH HALL
Good morning, Ladies & Gentlemen.
I am the National President of the Old Vandals Association (OVA) and I speak for and on behalf of the Association.
1. CONDEMNATION OF INCIDENCE
We are appalled and alarmed by the extent of damage caused. Not only the damage to property, but equally important, the damage to the reputation of this University.
We condemn in no uncertain terms the perpetrators and call for immediate and perpetual ceasefire.
We understand that the matter is being investigated by the Ghana Police Service. We have full confidence in IGP Dr. George Akufo Dampare, his officers, men and women, that, as they have demonstrated in recent times, they will get to the bottom of this as well.
We shall not rest until the perpetrators are caught and dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land.
2. PURPORTED REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF THE MASTER AND SENIOR TUTOR OF THE HALL
We have been advised by our Legal Team that the purported removal from office of our Hall Master and Senior Tutor by the University authority is ultra vires and amounts to an assault on the rule of law.
We are happy to learn that the Hall Council had already taken it up with the University Council. We add our voice to this and call upon the University Council to rescind its decision with the same haste.
We stand ready to ensure that the rule of law prevails in this community at all times.
Watch this space!
3. ENSURING PEACE ON CAMPUS
Following the incidence in March this year, we set out to find a lasting solution to this ugly impasse between the Commonwealth Hall and the Mensah Sarbah Hall.
We planned instituting an annual sports festival between the Halls – i.e., CH & MSH.
We are still in the market – as we speak – looking for sponsors.
We are determined to bring back the love that existed between the two Halls.
In the very near future, we will - acting in concert with the Vikings - announce the Way Forward.
4. COMPOSITION OF THE HALL
This Hall - the Vandal City - is for Males and Males only.
It is incumbent on every Vandal to, and we do guard this jealously.
So, any attempt by any person to touch the status quo will be vehemently resisted. We shall resort to all legitimate means at our disposal to protect the sanctity of this City of ours.
No one should underestimate the might of Vandals. We abhor violence! We preach peace and we speak nothing but the TRUTH.
For those who care, let them listen!
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