A stores superintendent from the Procurement Department at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has initiated legal action against the extension of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Mrs. Akosua Dickson’s tenure.

Isaac Mensah, a 26-year veteran of the university, is calling on the court to annul the extension, citing “illegality and procedural impropriety”.

Mensah argues that the governing council’s decision is unlawful and should be overturned.

He believes that allowing the extension would violate the university’s statutes and prevent other qualified candidates from being considered for the Vice-Chancellor position.

The suit underscores the urgency of the matter, pointing out that the governing council intends for the VC to begin her extended term on August 1, 2024.

This development follows a similar legal challenge from an alumnus regarding the Vice-Chancellor’s reappointment two weeks ago. That case is set to be heard on July 30.