UEW shuts down indefinitely over student violent protests
14th March 2019
The University of Education, Winneba has been shut down indefinitely following a third day of student protests against the school’s Vice-Chancellor.
The Central Regional Security Council announced the closure of the school after visiting the campus on Thursday morning.
The Central Regional Minister, Kwamina Duncan told the media “on the advice of the Regional Security Council, we cannot allow the university to be in session.”
IThe violent protests have been going on for three days continuous.
Students also blocked roads and burned tiers amid the protests.
The students say there is a leadership crisis at the school have been demonstrating demanding the reinstatement of some sacked lecturers
Police were forced to use tear gas to disperse protesting students this morning.
The students in retaliation pelted stones at the police leaving at least one officer injured.
A police reinforcement team was sent from Accra this morning to restore calm on campus