The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has vehemently opposed the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)’s plan to award an honorary doctorate to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The Youth Wing insists that the Vice Chancellor and the University Council stop any further actions related to this proposed award immediately.

In their statement, the Youth Wing called the proposal "infuriating and unacceptable," claiming that President Akufo-Addo’s policies have greatly harmed the welfare and development of both the Volta region and the country.

They emphasized that UHAS was founded by the NDC administration under Mills and Mahama, who provided the vision, resources, and initial development necessary to create the university.

The Youth Wing also disputed the assertion that the NPP secured funding for the China Phase II project, arguing that President Mills had already established the foundation for ongoing funding through Chinese grants before the university's first phase of construction began.

They challenged the current government to demonstrate any significant contributions it has made to UHAS since President Akufo-Addo assumed office.

The statement criticized the current government for failing to provide necessary financial clearance for employing lecturers and staff at UHAS and for abandoning university road projects started by the NDC.

They argued that the Volta region has faced systematic neglect under the current administration, with stalled critical infrastructure projects and an overall lack of fair national development.

Labeling the honorary degree proposal as a blatantly partisan move, the Youth Wing emphasized that UHAS, as an esteemed academic institution, must remain neutral and avoid political controversies.

They stated that conferring such an honor on President Akufo-Addo would tarnish UHAS’s reputation and send a dangerous message endorsing the administration’s alleged economic mismanagement, corruption, and marginalization of the Volta region.

The Youth Wing urged the Vice Chancellor and the UHAS Council to withdraw the proposed conferment and called on the UHAS community, alumni, and stakeholders to stand against this initiative.

They warned that if their demands are not met, they would explore all lawful and democratic means to ensure their voices are heard, including organizing massive and sustained demonstrations.

The statement concluded with a plea for the Vice Chancellor and Council to act in the best interests of the university and the nation by withdrawing the unmerited honor.