MONROVIA – Following the flooding of social media by reports that the University of Liberia (UL) plans to drop about 8,000 students for alleged fraudulent admission into the state-run tertiary institution, the report has been debunked and tagged as ‘fake news’.
Social media, especially Facebook got flooded over the weekend with reports of UL’s decision to remove about 8,000 students from its enrollment database, thus sparking panic among students and the public.
It comes when students of the University are already in high spirit for their final exams for the first semester of academic year 2024/25.
However, in a mobile phone conversation with Lux Radio Monday, Vice President for University Relations, Norris Tweah refuted the report, stating that the school has made no such decision lately.
“Well, the news on social media that the UL Administration intends to drop 8000 Students is not accurate, it’s not a fact, it’s not reality,” VP Tweah stated. “We have no intention. If we do, we have our official platforms to do so”.
VP Tweah encouraged Students of the University to remain focused on their exams and not be distracted by any unverified information regarding the University. He continued that authentic news about the entity is always published on its official website and other platforms.
The UL Official Spokesman further explained that at no time has conversation of such nature been held at the management level of the Institution.
Tweah averred that the UL will not hesitate to take action against anyone involved in violation of the Institution’s enrollment policies.
It can be recalled in 1994 the late UL President, Dr. Patrick Sayon’s administration expelled students who had entered the school through fraudulent means. The UL at the time did not spare anyone who was caught in the malpractice, including graduating seniors to set deterrence for would-be fraudsters.
