The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG-UCC) at the University of Cape Coast has criticized the University Council's decision to terminate Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor.

UTAG-UCC argues that the Council Chair's action is unilateral and invalid, as it conflicts with ongoing court proceedings that have restrained the Council from making such a decision.

“The letter from the Council Chair dated 31st July 2024, stating the termination of the Vice-Chancellor’srenewed term, is improper and without merit. The claims that the renewal breaches the University’s Statutes and the Constitution are unfounded.

“The renewal was conducted with full consideration of all legal and statutory requirements. On this basis, the action of the Council Chair is arbitrary, capricious, and devoid of any legal justification. We reject it outrightly.”

The association contends that the renewal of Prof. Boampong’s term was conducted in full compliance with legal and statutory requirements. They describe the Council Chair’s actions as arbitrary, unjustified, and harmful to the university’s governance.

UTAG-UCC has called for the withdrawal of the termination letter, accusing the Chair of acting in bad faith and making unilateral decisions detrimental to the university’s governance.

The association has urged the government to remove the Chairman from his position and assured the university community that it will closely monitor the situation and take necessary steps to safeguard the institution’s integrity and the rights of its members.

UTAG-UCC stresses the importance of adhering to legal and statutory frameworks, warning that any deviation from these standards will be met with resistance to ensure justice and fairness.

Read below the statement