Ghanaian musician Guru has moved to clear the air over widespread assumptions about his educational choices and whether they point to a hidden political career, insisting that his time in Political Science was never tied to any ambition for public office.
On the Atuu show hosted by Nana Romeo, the Ghanaian rapper explained that his return to university was not part of a strategic career transition but was largely influenced by persistent family expectations and personal reflection during a pause in his music journey.
He revealed that his parents had long urged him to complete his education after he initially prioritised his music career, a decision he later reconsidered following repeated discussions at home and a period of introspection.
“My parents wanted me to finish my education, but I jumped into doing music, so I was being hunted, and I hadn’t fulfilled my parents’ investment wishes. I was also noted to be doing music at a point, and that is what pushed me back to school,” he explained
Guru also clarified a common misconception about his academic path, noting that he did not originally set out to study Political Science at the University of Ghana.
“I went to Legon to study a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. I went there because of IT. I switched to Political Science because UTAH went on strike, which delayed me for a few weeks, so that I couldn’t catch up with the rest of the class,” he explained.
According to him, the unexpected change in programme ended up shaping experiences that extended beyond the classroom, including his time serving as SRC president, which he describes more as practical leadership exposure than a political stepping stone.
“Out of the political science, I realized I had to put my studies into action and later use it as my work reference of what I studied,” he maintained.
I have no political ambition and no plans to contest as a Member of Parliament – Guru NKZ#ATUU
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