The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Cape Coast North, Horace Ekow Ewusi, has petitioned President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi from his position as chairman of the University of Cape Coast governing council.
In his petition, Ewusi argues that Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi’s actions are disrupting the university’s operations, necessitating his removal for the institution’s benefit. He claims that the chairman is pursuing a personal agenda detrimental to the university’s management.
“I humbly write to bring to your attention the disturbing conduct of the Chairperson of the Governing Council of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, which is affecting the smooth running of the University and further petition your high office to investigate same and further humbly request for his removal.
“This request is being made as a final resort after numerous efforts by the eminent of the community, including myself to request him to conduct himself as a seasoned statesman and responsible Chairperson of a highly esteemed institution as the University of Cape Coast has proved futile. Although the Chairman may be seen as a party person and professional, his conduct clearly demonstrates that he is seeking a personal agenda than the one that he was brought in for which is the collective interest of the University thereby affecting our chances of winning the seat,” portions of the petition read.
Mr Ewusi criticized the chairman of autocratic decision-making, lacking a fundamental understanding of corporate governance, and acting as an executive chairman by making unilateral decisions without consulting the University Council members.
“He has repeatedly taken it upon himself to make unilateral decisions, including solely responding to a petition on an advertisement without seeking input from other members of the Governing Council. Additionally, he has clashed with two major unions (UTAG and GAUA), the convocation and the Board of convocation of the University. Attached as Appendix 1 to 3 are copies of the responses written by Prof. Harold Amonoo-Koufi to these bodies.”
Furthermore, Mr Ewusi accused Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi of consistently targeting the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, creating significant tension and division within the university community.
“Faculty and staff of the University, who form the base of our party, have expressed concerns about the sudden turn of events since Prof. Harold Amanoo-Kuofi assumed office and the potential impact this has on the University’s reputation.”
On August 2, Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi issued a notice announcing the termination of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong’s appointment as Vice-Chancellor of UCC.