Appointment of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong as UCC Vice-Chancellor not terminated -UCC 

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) in an official release stated that the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast has not been terminated.

According to an official release dated August 2, 2024, signed by Major Kofi Baah-Bentum, Director, Directorate of Public Affairs, the Management urged the general public to disregard the fake news surrounding the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

In the release, the Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) said they have come across a letter purported to have been written and signed by the Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, terminating the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

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Clearing the air, the Management stated that “the Council has not met to discuss or take such a decision and that, at its last meeting held on Tuesday, 30th July, 2024, records available indicate that matters discussed and decided upon did not include the Vice-Chancellor’s tenure.”

The official release 

APPOINTMENT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST NOT TERMINATED

Cape Coast, Thursday, 1st August, 2024: The Management of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), has come across a letter purported to have been written and signed by the Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, terminating the appointment of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong.

Management wishes to state unequivocally that:

1. Council has not met to discuss or take such a decision and that, at its last meeting held on Tuesday, 30th July, 2024, records available indicate that matters discussed and decided upon did not include the Vice-Chancellor’s tenure.

2. The University community and the general public are therefore, entreated to disregard the publication.

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Major Kofi Baah-Bentum (Rtd.), Psc, APR DIRECTOR, DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS

SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh