Mensah Sarbah-Commonwealth clash- one car burned, Mensah Sarbah statue stolen
The bitter rivalry between residents of Mensah Sarbah Hall
and residents of commonwealth hall has never shown any sign of coming to and
end. The two halls are known to have been involved in numerous violent clashes
over the years. On Friday, August 5, 2022, the two halls engaged in what could be
describe as another violent clash. It happened in the late hours of the night
when most members of the university community have retired to bed.
An unconfirmed story had it that some Commonwealth Hall guys
dressed in the hall’s lacoste were attacked by residents of Mensah Sarbah Hall.
Also, an uber driver with the muffle of Commonwealth in his car was attacked with
his car’s windscreen smashed. The victims of these incidents reported the case
to their fellow vandals who then organized themselves for a return match. the
clash resulted in the destruction of several properties and left some students
with injuries.
The image of Mensah
Sarbah which is situated in front of the
hall was reportedly stolen during the clash.
A car belonging to one of the porters was set ablaze.
The renovated SRC notice board has reportedly been destroyed
as well.
The management of the university community has issued a
communique condemning the act. The management has also promised to bring the
culprits to book.
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