Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, founder of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, has issued an apology to the University of Ghana following controversial comments he made on GTV’s Breakfast Show on October 24.
During the interview, Rev. Dr. Tetteh claimed that many students at the University of Ghana were living with HIV/AIDS, stating, “The number of boys and girls in Legon who are HIV positive, you would have the biggest shock of your life… Some of these young boys and young girls already on campus are living promiscuous lives and they have already contracted HIV/AIDS.”
The University swiftly condemned Rev. Dr. Tetteh’s remarks as “unfounded, insensitive, and disappointing,” citing a lack of evidence and potential harm in promoting fear, stigma, and misinformation.
In a statement released on October 29, Rev. Dr. Tetteh expressed regret for his comments, clarifying that his intention was to highlight broader challenges faced by the youth, not to single out the university or its students.
“As one who interacts with many individuals who share confidential information, I reiterate my commitment to maintaining confidentiality and acknowledge the unintended impact of my comments,” Rev. Dr. Tetteh stated. “It is rather unfortunate that in referring to the youth with such problems, I linked or associated it with students of the University of Ghana, thereby giving the university community cause for worry.”
Rev. Dr. Tetteh offered a retraction of his statements and reiterated his deep regret for any distress caused. He reaffirmed his respect for the institution and the trust placed in him by those who share personal information with him.
The apology comes after the University demanded a retraction and apology for Rev. Dr. Tetteh’s comments, which sparked widespread concern and criticism.
