University of Ghana Sanctions Over 30 Students for Misconduct and Examination Malpractices

By Joylinda Laryea / June 17, 2025

The University of Ghana has officially released a notice sanctioning over thirty students for various forms of misconduct and examination malpractices, in line with the institution’s Statutes and Examination Regulations.

The notice, issued by the Office of the Registrar and referencing the Academic Board's directive for transparency, lists students found guilty of offenses including disorderly conduct, failure to comply with university authorities, and academic dishonesty such as impersonation, cheating, and possession of unauthorized materials.

Among the students penalized are Abdul-Yakini Lukman, Daniel Ansah, Daniel Deary, and Eugene Boakye, all of whom have been suspended for two academic years (2023/2024 and 2024/2025) for misconduct as defined under Statute 42(1)(a) of the University of Ghana Statutes 2011 (as amended). Their offenses largely involved refusal to follow the directives of university authorities and engaging in unruly behavior.

Additionally, students such as Ramsey Akoto Junior, Linda Attah Lambongyi, and Christian Owusu Yeboah were sanctioned for impersonation and leaving the exam hall with answer booklets, resulting in Grade Zs and, in some cases, expulsion from the university.

In another group of cases, students were caught passing and receiving written information, often using provisional ID cards or notes on their bodies, during critical examinations like Human Behaviour in Organization, Social Responsibility and Ethics, and Records Management. These students, including Naphtali Kojo Gyansah, Newton Klenam Nkutia, and Jessica Sarpong, were each awarded a Grade Z for the semester involved.

The University emphasized that these sanctions are in accordance with Regulations 10.5, 10.10, 10.13, 11.1, 11.2, and 11.12 of the University’s Examination Guidelines and Statutes, which aim to preserve academic integrity and discipline.

This mass sanction follows increasing efforts by the institution to curb indiscipline and uphold its long-standing reputation for academic excellence. University authorities reiterate their zero-tolerance stance on all forms of academic and behavioral misconduct.