UCC terminates re-appointment of Vice-Chancellor

The governing council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has terminated the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as the Vice-Chancellor.

Prof. Boampong was appointed to a four-year term in June 2020, with effect from August 2020.

His tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the university officially ended and terminated on July 31, 2024.

Prof. Boampong’s appointment was purportedly extended by two years but a notice signed by the chairman of the university’s governing council, Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, said such an extension is null and void.

“Please note that the purported renewal/extension of your appointment as Vice-Chancellor at the Council’s meeting on the 28th of July 2023, for a term of two (2) years effective 1st August 2024, is void and consequently same is revoked as it breaches the University’s Statutes on renewal of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor.”

The governing council’s notice added that though Prof. Boampong’s appointment is liable to an extension, a decision is yet to be taken on that regard.

“While your appointment may be extended by 2 years at a time up to a maximum of 5 years beyond your retirement age by contract, as provided in Article 199 clause (4) above, there has not yet been any such contractual extension, and such extension is applicable only to your appointment as a member of the University in general, but not applicable to your position as the Vice-Chancellor, since the University’s Statutes has placed a limit on same in Statute 8.2.”

He is urged to apply for an extension if he so desires.

You may, however, apply to Council for its consideration in line with laid down procedure for the purpose of renewing your term as Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding your retirement age and which does not breach the Constitution and the University’s Statutes.”