The University of Cape Coast Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has strongly rejected the decision by the University Council to terminate the appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor.
According to UTAG-UCC, the Council Chair’s unilateral action goes against the current legal proceedings that explicitly prohibit the Chairman and Council from taking such drastic measures.
The association noted that, the Council Chair’s letter dated 31st July 2024, which announced the termination of the Vice-Chancellor’s renewed term, lacks merit and is deemed inappropriate.
UTAG-UCC also described allegations that the renewal violated the University’s Statutes and Constitution as baseless.
Prof. Boampong’s initial four-year term as Vice-Chancellor concluded on July 31, 2024, with a purported extension of two years.
However, Council Chair Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi has deemed this extension null and void, pending a final decision on the matter.
UTAG-UCC, on Thursday, August 1, 2024, demanded the withdrawal of the termination letter, citing concerns over the Council Chair’s unilateral decision-making approach, which they believe undermines the university’s governance.
Expressing a commitment to safeguarding the institution’s integrity and members’ rights, UTAG-UCC has called on the government to reconsider the Chairman’s appointment.
The Association has assured the university community of its vigilance in monitoring the situation and readiness to take appropriate steps to uphold justice and fairness.
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