The dust may have settled on the just-ended UGSRC elections, but the conversation on campus is far from over. Univers Entertainment caught up with some University of Ghana students, who shared their thoughts on the defeat of the much-hyped Evander-Yeng ticket and the victory of the Larbi-Gyampo camp.
For many, the outcome sends a strong message: celebrity endorsements don’t win elections, and they don’t define entertainment on campus.
“I actually supported Michael Yeng,” one student revealed, “but I’m glad Lampo won. Most people didn’t see the celebrity endorsements as necessary. Lampo’s support came from the student body. For Evander and Yeng, it looked like without celebrities, campus wouldn’t be fun—and that’s not true.”
Another student stressed that the new leaders proved that groundwork beats star power:
“With or without celebrities, UG will still have entertainment. They worked hard, and that’s what gave them the win. The elections shouldn’t make us think the school is going to be boring.”
Others were quick to remind their peers that UG has always been a hub for both academic excellence and vibrant entertainment culture.
“Whether campus is fun or not depends on us,” one male student shared. “We don’t need celebrities to guarantee entertainment. UG is already known for its balance—our presidents know the relevance of that balance. Entertainment will always thrive here.”
Beyond student opinions, it is also worth noting that celebrity endorsements were a major highlight of this year’s campaign. Shatta Wale himself promised a free show for UG students if the Evander-Yeng ticket won, yet this emphasis on star power may have overshadowed the real issues students cared about.
Added to this is the outgoing Guru-led administration, under which campus entertainment thrived thanks to his direct links with the music industry. Having already experienced a term filled with celebrity-driven shows and appearances, students may have been seeking a shift toward leadership that balanced entertainment with strong groundwork and student-focused policies.
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Story by Kelvin B. Annor-Yeboah | univers.ug.edu.gh
