The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed strong disappointment and outrage over the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)’s proposal to confer an honorary doctorate degree on President Akufo-Addo. The youth wing has demanded that the Vice Chancellor and the University Council immediately cease all actions towards this undeserved conferment.
According to the NDC youth wing, it is “infuriating and unacceptable” that UHAS would even consider honoring a leader whose policies and actions have profoundly undermined the welfare and development of the Volta region and the nation as a whole.
In a press release dated July 18, the NDC youth wing argued that UHAS was established from scratch by the Mills-Mahama-led NDC administration, who provided the vision, resources, and initial development that has made UHAS what it is today.
The youth wing questioned the basis for the proposed honorary degree, citing the President’s lack of contribution to the growth and development of UHAS and the region. They accused the University Council of being “politically motivated” and “blind to the plight of the people”.
The NDC youth wing emphasized that the Volta region has been marginalized and neglected by the current government, with several key projects and initiatives stalled or abandoned. They pointed out that the region’s healthcare system, which UHAS is supposed to support, has been severely underfunded and understaffed.
The youth wing warned that conferring an honorary degree on President Akufo-Addo would be a betrayal of the trust and confidence that the people of Volta have placed in UHAS. They urged the University Council to prioritize the welfare and interests of the people over political expediency.
Furthermore, the NDC youth wing accused the government of attempting to use the proposed honorary degree as a publicity stunt to shore up the President’s dwindling popularity in the region. They vowed to resist any attempt to “hoodwink” the people of Volta with such “cheap political gimmicks”.
The youth wing called on all well-meaning Ghanaians, particularly the people of Volta, to join them in rejecting the proposed honorary degree. They threatened to organize massive protests and demonstrations if the University Council fails to heed their demands.
In conclusion, the NDC youth wing reiterated their demand for the Vice Chancellor and the University Council to immediately cease all actions towards conferring an honorary doctorate degree on President Akufo-Addo. They emphasized that the people of Volta will not stand idly by while their interests are sacrificed for political gain.
The controversy has sparked heated debate and discussion on social media, with many Ghanaians weighing in on the issue. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether the University Council will heed the demands of the NDC youth wing or proceed with the proposed honorary degree.
