UCC Minority Caucus Rejects SRC Decision to Reduce SRC 10gb Data Package
Cape Coast — The Minority caucus in the University of Cape Coast (UCC) Parliament has strongly opposed the Student Representative Council’s (SRC) decision to reduce the monthly 10GB data bundle previously provided to students, describing the move as unfair and insensitive to students’ academic needs.
According to the Minority, the reduction—reportedly to between 5GB and 7GB—will place unnecessary strain on students who rely heavily on internet access for academic and professional activities. They argue that data usage among students goes far beyond casual browsing, extending to online lectures, virtual seminars, academic research, quizzes, and webinars.
“Students today depend on the internet for almost everything academic,” a Minority spokesperson stated. “With online classes, continuous assessments, and academic engagements increasingly moving to digital platforms, 5GB, 6GB, or even 7GB is simply not sufficient.”
The Minority further questioned the SRC leadership’s decision-making, particularly in light of campaign promises made by the SRC President. They expressed concern over whether the President adequately considered the prevailing financial crisis before assuring students that the 10GB data package would be sustained.
“Was the SRC President not aware of the financial challenges facing the SRC and students at the time these promises were made?” the caucus queried. “Students voted based on these assurances, and any deviation from them must be properly justified and discussed.”
They emphasized that while they acknowledge the existence of financial constraints, students should not bear the brunt of policy reversals without broad consultation and transparency. The Minority is therefore calling on the SRC to reconsider the decision or, at the very least, engage students and Parliament openly on the financial realities necessitating the reduction.
As discussions continue, many students are watching closely, hoping for a resolution that prioritizes academic productivity and honors commitments made to the student body.