Rexford Joseph Bonney has been rusticated by KNUST
We reported that the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has punished four students for committing varying offences.
One person was dismissed, another was suspended indefinitely, another student was rusticated for one academic year and Rexford Joseph Bonney was rusticated for two academic years.
According to KNUST, Rexford was rusticated for his involvement in an unauthorised installation of an Odikro for Unity Hall, affectionately called Continental Hall.
For the information of parents/guardians and the general public. pic.twitter.com/K2HnZmmqI3
— KNUST (@KNUSTGH) August 25, 2021
Since the news was released by KNUST, Rexford has taken to Twitter to acknowledge the social media post from KNUST and indicated that his family is waiting for the official letter that will communicate his rustication.
A lot of people have taken to Twitter to rally behind Rexford, questioning whether what he has been accused of necessitates that kind of harsh punishment handed down to him.
It is unclear if Rexford will challenge the KNUST decision to rusticate him for two academic years.
Read some reactions below:
Seen @KNUSTGH.
Will humbly wait to receive an official letter to this effect.
My parents as well.Thank you! https://t.co/fmj4lGu4W3
— Bonney Rexford Joseph (@BonneyRexford) August 26, 2021
I think KNUST should consider the first student because honestly the offense doesn’t warrant such punishment. The offense saf is lame like ???????????????? Odikro ho sem de3 I think he could be removed from the said hall rather https://t.co/163fGstO1u
— Orange Ambassador Akosua???? (@akosua_amoabea1) August 26, 2021
So are they scapegoating him or what? Because one person alone cannot install an “odikro” https://t.co/ZiP00RIU45
— ⓘ I For Lef Ghana Activist (@Mckenzie__Jnr) August 26, 2021
This matter paa de3… Still I no dey barb. Today is the first time I’m seeing someone being punished for taking part in the installation of Odikro. Was this guy the traditional council chairman of Conti?? https://t.co/Vt5uEFlrdm
— ⓣSena (@SenaCoffi) August 26, 2021
Bonney ein matter de3 I don’t understand. Installation of Conti Odikro and Katanga Odif have been in existence for years so why rusticate him now? Eii Maa Rita b3y3 sturdy o.
— Kwame Dwomoh???????? (@kwame_dwomoh) August 26, 2021
Involvement in the Installation of Odikro; 2yrs rustication
Then bringing the name of the university into disrepute; 1 year@KNUSTGH Please how is this supposed to sit well with the stakeholders of the university?@Citi973 @Asempa947_FM @peacefmonline @AdomOtchere @benkoku https://t.co/BiXLvJeSzE
— KANJ (@Kwame_kanj) August 26, 2021
Installation of odikro is not done by one person. Why is Rex the only one being punished?
— Mr T.I ???????? (@izake_tetteh) August 26, 2021