Christian Service University (CSU) is taking steps to address an alleged attack on one of its students during a public lecture addressed by former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.
In a statement issued by the University and copied to the Ghana News Agency, CSU expressed regret over the isolated incident, noting that the public lecture was generally successful.
The Dean of Students, on behalf of the management, has reached out to the student to provide necessary psycho-social support.
“As an academic institution, we believe in multiparty democracy as the bedrock for sustainable development and security in Ghana. We consistently maintain neutrality in all our dealings with the established political order of the day,” the statement read.
CSU highlighted numerous public lectures organized by the University over the years with distinguished personalities as guest speakers.
As part of its one-year-long activities marking the 50th anniversary of the University, three public lectures have been lined up by the planning committee.
Beyond the lecture addressed by Former President Mahama, two more are scheduled to be addressed by the Vice President and Flag Bearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and an alumnus of the University.
The objective of these lectures is to partner with political figures to conceptualize new ways of sustaining democracy and the recovery of the Ghanaian economy.
The University reiterated its commitment to praying and working towards peace and harmony in Ghana. The 50th-anniversary celebrations are scheduled to be climaxed with a grand durbar on September 27, 2024.
CSU’s response underscores its dedication to ensuring the well-being of its students and its role in promoting democracy and national development.