According to him, the inability to pay the arrears has had far-reaching consequences, including the suspension of new scholarship awards to the UK since 2025. He noted that universities are unwilling to accept new government-sponsored students while previous financial obligations remain unsettled. Quansah emphasised that the priority is to resolve the backlog to ensure that students can continue their studies without disruption. Despite these efforts, he admitted that the process has been challenging, as institutions continue to demand payment of outstanding fees. The situation has also drawn political attention back home, with calls for urgent government intervention to clear the arrears and prevent further hardship for affected students.

Source: GhanaWeb March 25, 2026 16:14 UTC