The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Governing Council has officially ended the tenure of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor.

Prof. Boampong, who began his four-year term in August 2020, saw his appointment terminated on July 31, 2024.

Despite earlier reports suggesting a two-year extension of his term, a notice from Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, Chairman of the University’s Governing Council, has declared this extension null and void.

“Please be advised that the purported renewal or extension of your appointment as Vice-Chancellor, decided at the Council’s meeting on July 28, 2023, for an additional two years starting August 1, 2024, is null and void. This extension breaches the University’s Statutes regarding the renewal of a Vice-Chancellor’s appointment,” the notice stated.

The notice further clarified that while the Vice-Chancellor’s appointment could be extended, no such extension has been formally agreed upon.

It explained, “Although your appointment may be extended by up to two years at a time, with a maximum extension of five years beyond your retirement age, this is applicable only to your general role within the University, not specifically to the Vice-Chancellor position. Statute 8.2 of the University’s Statutes places a limit on such extensions.”

Prof. Boampong has been advised that if he wishes to pursue an extension, he should formally apply to the Council following the established procedures.

“You may apply to the Council for consideration to renew your term as Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding your retirement age and in compliance with the University’s Constitution and Statutes,” the notice concluded.