Prepare to meet us in court – Rent Commissioner tells UGEL management

Source: MyJoyOnline · 2026-11-10T13:47:03.000Z · Education

Rent Commissioner Frederick Opoku has warned the management of the University of Ghana Enterprises Limited (UGEL) to prepare for possible legal action over its handling of accommodation fee increases at the University of Ghana. He says the Rent Control Department is considering legal action against UGEL for alleged non-compliance with the Rent Act, insisting that the department will no longer tolerate attempts by institutions to disregard its directives. Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Mr Opoku disclosed that he had cautioned the UGEL Chief Executive Officer during a meeting about the potential legal consequences of breaching the law, including a possible jail term. “At the meeting, I strongly warned the UGEL CEO that he risks going to jail because the Rent Act provides for a custodial sentence for certain breaches,” he said.

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