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Guru wins 2024 University of Ghana SRC elections

Ghanaian musician Maradona Adjei Yeboah, popularly known as Guru, has emerged victorious in the 2024/2025 University of Ghana Student Representative Council Elections.

Guru, together with his running mate, Jeffery Adu Yeboah, also known as Jay Lit, were announced winners of the polls on Wednesday, September 18, 2024.

They polled 9455 votes out of the total valid votes cast of 18,659, securing 50.7% of the total votes.

They beat Emmanuel Owusu Amponsah and running mate, Lawrence Edinam Egleh who had secured 6645 votes, representing 35.6% of the total votes cast.

This victory comes after their campaign run was marred with controversy before the polls.

The rapper and his running mate were disqualified due to their non-resident status, violating Article 30 of the SRC constitution, which requires candidates to be campus residents.

During the vetting process, Guru and Yeboah confirmed they were not residents of any hall, leading to their disqualification.

In response, their legal team petitioned the Electoral Commission and the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs for a review.

They also submitted an interim injunction to the Judicial Board to temporarily halt the electoral process until a proper hearing could be conducted.

On September 15, 2024, the appeals board unanimously decided (7-0) to set aside the disqualification.

The board ruled that Guru and his running mate should be added to the list of presidential candidates.

The balloting for all vetted candidates was scheduled for Monday, September 16 but was postponed to September 18, 2024.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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