Debunking the Misinformation: The Truth About OPK’s Freshers’ Akwaaba Budget
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) has become a battleground for misinformation regarding student entertainment expenditures. A major point of contention has been the claim by the current SRC administration that the OPK administration spent Ghc75,000 solely on securing an artist for Freshers’ Akwaaba. However, a deeper look into the records and event planning during OPK’s tenure reveals that this claim is completely false and misleading.
Under the leadership of H.E. Bismark Opoku (OPK), the Ghc75,000 allocated for Freshers’ Akwaaba was not solely spent on booking a performing artist but covered a comprehensive entertainment package that ensured a successful and engaging event for all students.
Breakdown of OPK’s Ghc75,000 Freshers’ Akwaaba Events:
- Road show / Health walk
- Tug of war championship (prizes given out to winners)
- Pillow fight championship (prizes given out to winners)
- Borborbor / Jama Night ( all pressure groups)
- Artist night
The current SRC administration, under H.E. Godwin Asare, has attempted to rewrite history by falsely claiming that OPK’s administration wasted the entire Ghc75,000 on a single artist. This distortion of facts appears to be a deliberate effort to justify their own controversial decision to allocate Ghc80,000 for a live band performance—a decision that has been met with significant student backlash.
The spread of misinformation not only misguides students but also diminishes the efforts of past administrations that worked hard to provide memorable experiences. The OPK administration’s spending was strategic, well-managed, and transparent, ensuring that students got value for money. In contrast, the current SRC’s approach has raised questions about budget misallocation and decision-making priorities.
UEW students deserve honest leadership and responsible financial management. The attempt to distort OPK’s record to justify questionable spending must be challenged with facts. If the current SRC truly wants to serve the students, they should focus on transparency, inclusivity in decision-making, and delivering quality entertainment that resonates with the student body.
The legacy of OPK’s administration speaks for itself, and no amount of revisionism can change the reality that Ghc75,000 was invested in an all-encompassing Freshers’ Akwaaba event—not just an artist’s performance.
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