The University of Liberia (UL) has strongly debunked a viral social media claim alleging that 8,000 students are set to be dropped for reportedly enrolling fraudulently. The University has labeled the post as “fake news,” with no basis in fact or reality.
In a statement issued Monday from the Capitol Hill campus, the UL Administration, through its Department of University Relations, said the post is a deliberate attempt to sow confusion and unrest during a critical academic period, final exams. The statement emphasized that the rumor lacks “any iota of truth or veracity.”
“The social media post is intended to undermine the University, upset students and stakeholders, cause chaos, and create unnecessary distraction among students,” the administration said.
To provide clarity and reassure the student body, UL’s Vice President for University Relations, Cllr. Norris L. Tweah, appeared in interviews across several major media platforms, including Prime FM, Truth FM, OK FM, and the university’s own Lux Radio, to categorically refute the report.
Cllr. Tweah called on students to remain calm, stay focused on their academic responsibilities, and disregard unverified claims circulating on social media. He urged both students and the general public to rely solely on the University’s official communication outlets, including its website, verified Facebook page, and Lux Radio, for credible and timely information.
“The University of Liberia remains committed to transparency and academic integrity,” Tweah noted during one of the interviews. “Any official decision affecting students will always be communicated directly through official University channels.”
As the final examination period continues across UL’s campuses, the administration is emphasizing calm and discipline, warning against the spread of misinformation which could destabilize the academic environment.
