Uproar on social media over 'outrageous' Pent hostel fees

The recently released hostel accommodation fees for the 2023/2024 academic year at Ghana Hostels Limited, popularly known as Pent Hall, within the University of Ghana, have triggered mixed reactions and controversy on social media.

Many social media users are expressing their dismay over what they referred to as exorbitant prices set for students wishing to reside in the hall.

The fees, disclosed by the hostel management for the upcoming academic year, have been deemed considerably high and unaffordable for the majority of students.

The prices range from four thousand nine hundred and twenty-eight Ghana cedis (GH¢4,928.00) for a shared room accommodating four occupants, to thirty-five thousand three hundred and twenty Ghana cedis (GH¢35,320.00) for a single room designated for international students.

Social media particularly Twitter has been flooded with comments reflecting the discontent over the steep prices.

One user exclaimed, "The hostel prices are crazy in Legon herrrrhhh." Another user expressed frustration with the situation, blaming the leadership, stating, "You want students who aren't working to pay such amounts? The evil is from our leaders. We are only seeing the ripple effect around."

The issue has also prompted discussions about the affordability of education in Ghana, with some users vowing to avoid sending his children to any overpriced universities in the country. "Sia money wey somebro go fi take do masters den dey post for here like that. Legon Pent and that KNUST brunei, all demma owners are wicked."

"Pure definition of 'de wo lane mu.' Eii Legon, how much is even a two-bedroom rent in East Legon?"

Another user asked, "Moagyimi anaa Na school fees kraa be how much" (Does education itself cost this much?).

The hostel pricessss are crazzyyy in Legon herrrrhhh????
— Oboo...???? (@Kw_abena_marca) July 13, 2023

You want students who aren’t working to pay such amounts?

The evil is from our leaders la.

We are only seeing the ripple effect around
— Kooko 2 cedis (@AyigbeBeZoZ) July 13, 2023

One thing i have promised myself is that i will try as much as possible to avoid sending my kids to any overpriced University in Ghana.
Sia money wey somebro go fi take do masters den dey post for here like that.
Legon Pent den that KNUST brunei all demma owners are wicked. pic.twitter.com/e5ca9J8AYY
— fantasma ???????????? (@GyeduErnest) July 13, 2023

Pure definition of "de wo lane mu"????????????
Eii legon,how much is even two bedroom rent in east legon? pic.twitter.com/KRe4xOi9gk
— Mr.fredo✌ (@FREDO__Bill) July 13, 2023

If you own property or you get empty boys quarters for Legon & surrounding areas, this is your sign to open a hostel and make money from cheaper rates ! What dis? ???? https://t.co/wylxKj4FWl
— Arde-Acquah PD (@_pauldavid_) July 13, 2023

@GhPoliceService there is fraudulent activities going on in legon https://t.co/pFAN0bfdPm
— N.L (@NII_DO_THIS) July 13, 2023

The Legon hostels fees be expensive hope something would be done about cos eeeeeiiiiiii
— Dinero (@yawhdinero) July 13, 2023

Legon hostel fee nkoaa nono??? Ei Ghana ???? pic.twitter.com/A69Y0cmnNj
— Obaa Afya Hipsy????????‍♀️???? (@HipsyAfya) July 13, 2023

Hostel rates in Legon pic.twitter.com/wVRJ8n22Wz
— Essel (@Esselguy) July 13, 2023

Ago take rent for East legon. Even 500 per month makes sense and it'll be a 1 in a room as well pic.twitter.com/0tlGNO4rVz
— ❶????ⓐ???????????????? (@AintWizi_) July 14, 2023

Ago carry that money go rent for Madina Zongo than to acquire room
For Legon pent hall Eii ????????
— BIGUPS TO NYAME???????????????????? (@BIGUPS_TO_NYAME) July 13, 2023