Executives of Ghanaian government-sponsored PhD students in the United Kingdom have given the Ghana High Commission in London a one-week ultimatum to release full video footage of events leading to the alleged assault of one of their colleagues during a protest over delayed tuition and stipend payments.
The students say failure to release the footage will force them to seek a police investigation and report the matter to UK advisory and oversight bodies, including Citizens Advice and the Ombudsman.
The demand follows an incident said to have occurred on June 16, 2026, when sponsored students staged what they described as a peaceful demonstration over prolonged delays in the payment of tuition fees and stipends under the Ghana Scholarship Authority (GSA).
In a statement issued on Friday, June 19, the students said the victim, Abena Fosua Gyasi, suffered multiple soft tissue injuries and has since received medical treatment, with doctors reportedly indicating a recovery period of up to two weeks.
They alleged that the incident happened during a static protest at the High Commission, where Miss Gyasi was verbally and physically assaulted by a staff member identified as Bridget Bonney, together with others.
The executives have also announced the reactivation of their suspended protest action and say they will stage a week-long demonstration in London from July 2 to July 9, 2026, to demand the release of outstanding tuition fees and stipends owed to Ghanaian-sponsored students.
They further indicated plans to engage international media organisations, including the BBC, to escalate the issue, while calling for intervention from President John Dramani Mahama.
“We call on President John Dramani Mahama to take a personal interest in this issue to ensure speedy justice and resolution,” the statement said.
The students added that they were seeking justice not only for the alleged victim but also for all sponsored students facing hardship because of delayed government funding.
The latest development deepens pressure on authorities over the welfare of Ghanaian scholarship beneficiaries abroad, as concerns grow over unpaid fees, delayed stipends and the treatment of protesting students.
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