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The University of Professional Studies in Accra (UPSA) has denied reports of sacking two female students for practicing lesbianism.
There were media reports that the University has expulsed two female students for engaging in the act which is a breach of Section 1.28.11(g) of the Student Handbook of the University of Professional Studies, Accra; 2018 and Schedule G 8.3 (23) of its Statute.[ads2]
In a statement, the school’s registrar Dr. Korkyoe Anim-Wright in a stated that the Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Disciplinary Officer and all actions taken by him or her are communicated through the Registrar.
“Any disciplinary communication that does not follow the above procedure is not authorised by Management.”[ads3]
“The University further states that no disciplinary report on the alleged incident is before Management for a final decision,” it added.
“Desist from sexual misconduct and observe all other rules and regulations in the Hostel as well as the Student Handbook. Any student caught infringing any of the regulations will not be spared.[ads4]
“Engaging in acts of lesbianism is contrary to Section 1.28.11(g) of the Student Handbook of the University of Professional Studies, Accra; 2018 and Schedule G 8.3 (23) of the Statute of the University.
“They have since been dismissed from UPSA Hostel awaiting further sanctions from Management,” the university said in the notice quoted by pulsegh.[ads5]
