The Coalition of Ghana Scholars Abroad has suspended its planned demonstration over unpaid stipends and book allowances, citing external pressures and interference from certain diplomatic missions.
Ghanaian students studying in Hungary and Morocco have long expressed frustration over the non-payment of their allowances, which have been delayed for 11 months, covering parts of two academic years. Attempts to engage the Ghana Scholarships Secretariat have so far yielded no results.
In a statement released on Wednesday, June 4, the coalition said their decision follows “a series of pressures and undue influence” from foreign missions, which they claim have tried to link continued support to expectations of silence on the matter. While grateful for the assistance, the students disclosed that the interference has undermined their ability to act freely.
Though the group did not name the diplomatic entities involved, it reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful and constructive dialogue.
The coalition also commended the media for its support and called on stakeholders to continue engaging them in a spirit of openness and mutual respect. No new protest date has been announced.
