The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has sparked widespread debate and criticism after unveiling
The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) President of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has sparked widespread debate and criticism after unveiling an unusually large list of appointees to occupy positions within the SRC Presidency for the 2025/2026 academic year.
The list, contained in an official statement dated October 24, 2025, and signed by the SRC General Secretary, Jeminah Elorm Ahiabor, named more than 20 individuals assigned to various portfolios — a structure some students have jokingly likened to a “mini national government.”
According to the official document, the SRC President, Kwame Ntiamoah Ntim, appointed a Chief of Staff, two Deputy Chiefs of Staff (for Administration and Operations), an Attorney-General, three Deputy Attorney-Generals, a Legal Advisor, a Secretary, eight Advisors, two Special Aides, and a Chief of Defence Staff.
While the appointments are intended to support the functioning of the SRC Presidency, the scale and nature of the roles have raised eyebrows among students and observers. Critics argue that such a “bloated government” within a student body could strain the SRC’s limited financial resources and set a poor precedent for fiscal responsibility.
Some students have taken to social media to question the necessity of roles such as “Chief of Defence Staff” and “General Officer Commanding,” positions that appear more suited to a military command structure than a university student leadership body.
Others described the development as a “comedy of governance,” reflecting what they see as an excessive replication of the national executive system within a student institution.
“The university must keep a close eye on this SRC President. He poses a serious threat to students’ finances with his oversized government,” one student remarked on X (formerly Twitter), echoing a growing sentiment among the student population.
However, sources close to the SRC Presidency have defended the appointments, arguing that the structure was designed to ensure efficient coordination across the various administrative and operational arms of the student government.
They contend that the expanded leadership team will improve service delivery and create leadership opportunities for more students.
This is not the first time a UCC SRC administration has faced public scrutiny over appointments. In previous years, student activists and former council members have consistently called for reforms to limit the number of appointees and promote transparency in resource allocation.
The University of Cape Coast’s management has yet to comment officially on the matter.
However, insiders indicate that the Office of the Dean of Students may review the SRC’s operational budget to ensure that student funds are used judiciously.
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