Ghanaian students studying in Morocco under a government scholarship program have made a desperate plea to President Akufo-Addo, urging the prompt release of their overdue stipends.
During a peaceful demonstration, the students highlighted the severe challenges they are facing due to the delay in payments. Enrolled in various universities across Morocco, they reported being on the brink of eviction due to unpaid rent and struggling to afford basic necessities, often relying on the generosity of friends.
One student expressed the group’s distress, saying, “It is not our fault. We were sent here by the government on a scholarship. We are brilliant but needy students… It has been more than 10 months, we are going into the 11th month without our stipends. We live in a country where rent is $120 per month. That’s the cheapest you can get in a place without security.”
Another student issued a stark warning, “Our lives are in danger. We are begging you, Mr. President, if you don’t intervene, there will be blood on your hands. If we don’t get paid in less than one week, there will be blood on your hands.”
A female student added, “We are urging the government of Ghana to come to our aid. As ladies here, we are not even able to afford basic needs, including sanitary pads. The worst part is, when our parents send us money, it amounts to nothing here.”
The urgent situation of these students demands immediate action to ensure their well-being and the continuation of their education.
