University of Ghana Authorities Have No Problems with Shatta Wale – Dean

The Dean of Students Affairs at the University of Ghana, Professor Rosina Kyeremanten, has addressed allegations surrounding the cancellation of Shatta Wale’s performance at the Reunion Rave Artistes Night organized by the TF Hostel.

During an interview with Radio Univers, she informed Campus Express that the organizers of the program did not adhere to the proper procedure when submitting their proposal for the event.

“It is not true there was approval for the artiste night (Reunion Rave) for TF. Normally, what happens is that if any event is going to be organized in any hall a request for approval is sent to my Office (Dean’s Office) with an outline of the program they intend to organise. What they said they were going to do on Saturday was Karaoke Night and so we gave approval. As far as I am concerned there is a big difference between a Karaoke Night and Artiste Night,” she stated.

According to the Dean, the authorities required advance notice regarding the nature of the event to ensure adequate security measures could be arranged.

“The University has no issues with Shatta Wale. The University doesn’t have anything to do with Shatta Wale. Limann Hall sent a letter requesting approval for their programs including Artist Night and I forwarded it to PRO VC because of the ban on public gatherings and the final approval comes from him. I didn’t even know who was on the bill to perform until I later saw their flyers and it was Stonebwoy so I called the President (of the Hall) to assure me of the security. Their letter had to go to the Legon Police District Command and I also asked them to get extra security,” Professor Rosina said.

She further noted that: “when you are having an artiste night, it comes with a lot of implications: Security and others. So we need to ensure there is enough security and that is why you need approval from the University Authority. Mind you there is still a ban on students gathering so you cannot just get up and bring an artiste like Shatta Wale without the adequate and necessary arrangements being made.”