KNUST warns five former students to stay off campus or face legal action

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has issued a permanent ban against five former students, warning them to stay off campus or risk legal consequences. The university’s administration took the measure after concluding that the individuals continued to engage in activities deemed dangerous to the safety and order of the university community.

The banned individuals — Bernard Boadi, Francis Tutu Atuahene, John Kelvin Kane, Roland Botwe Nsiah, and Felix Acquah — were dismissed from KNUST on July 21, 2025, for reasons related to misconduct. Despite their dismissal, the university stated in a March 13, 2026, statement that the former students have repeatedly returned to campus, violating university regulations and disrupting academic activities.

The statement, signed by Dr. Daniel Norris Bekoe, Deputy Registrar at the University Relations Office, emphasized that the continued presence of these individuals on campus posed a threat to the peace and orderly functioning of the university. “Despite their dismissal, they have continued to loiter on campus and disrupt the peace and orderly functioning of the University community,” the university said.

KNUST reiterated that the directive is in the interest of safeguarding the safety, discipline, and academic integrity of the institution. The university urged the individuals to refrain from entering or remaining on university premises. Any breach of the ban, the statement warned, would lead to appropriate legal action.

The university also affirmed its commitment to enforcing its rules and maintaining a secure and conducive environment for teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. This move comes amid growing concerns over campus security and the need for strict enforcement of academic regulations.

The situation has drawn attention from faculty members and students, many of whom have expressed support for the university’s efforts to uphold discipline. While the university has not disclosed the specific nature of the disruptions, it has indicated that the actions of the former students were serious enough to warrant permanent exclusion.

As the situation unfolds, KNUST officials are expected to monitor compliance closely. The university is also considering additional security measures to prevent unauthorized access to campus grounds. The legal actions referenced in the statement may be pursued if the individuals are found on university property again.

The development underscores the importance of institutional accountability and the enforcement of academic codes of conduct. For KNUST, maintaining a safe and orderly environment remains a top priority as it continues to serve as a leading academic institution in Ghana.