- UTAG-UCC strongly condemns the termination of Prof. Boampong as Vice-Chancellor.
- The Council Chair's action is deemed unilateral and in contravention of ongoing court proceedings.
- UTAG-UCC rejects the termination letter, citing compliance with legal and statutory requirements.
- The Association demands the withdrawal of the termination letter and calls for government intervention to address the matter.
The University of Cape Coast Branch of the University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) has strongly condemned the University Council’s decision to terminate the appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor.
According to UTAG-UCC, the Council Chair’s action is unilateral and not recognized, as it contravenes ongoing court proceedings that restrain the Chairman and Council from taking such action. The Association described the Council Chair’s letter dated July 31, 2024, as “improper and without merit,” stating that the claims of breaches in the University’s Statutes and Constitution are unfounded.
UTAG-UCC emphasized that Prof. Boampong’s renewal was conducted with full consideration of all legal and statutory requirements, making the Council Chair’s action arbitrary and capricious. The Association outrightly rejected the termination letter, calling it “devoid of any legal justification.”
Prof. Boampong’s four-year term as Vice-Chancellor ended on July 31, 2024, but his appointment was purportedly extended by two years, which the Council Chair declared null and void. UTAG-UCC accused the Council Chair of demonstrating bad faith and a propensity for unilateral decision-making, detrimental to the university’s governance.
The Association called on the Council Chair to withdraw the termination letter and urged the government to withdraw the Chairman’s appointment. UTAG-UCC assured the university community that it is monitoring the situation closely and will take necessary actions to protect the institution’s integrity and members’ rights.
The Association emphasized the need for the University Council to adhere strictly to legal and statutory frameworks governing the university, warning that any actions contrary to these frameworks will be met with resistance to uphold justice and fairness.
