Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, founder of Worldwide Miracle Outreach, has issued an apology to the University of Ghana following remarks he made on the GTV Breakfast Show on Thursday, October 24, 2024.
In a statement released on October 29, Dr. Tetteh expressed regret for his comments, clarifying that they were not intended to discredit the university, incite fear, promote stigma, or mislead the public.
During the GTV Breakfast Show interview, Dr. Tetteh mentioned a high prevalence of HIV cases among students at the university.
“The number of boys and girls in Legon who are HIV positive, you would have the biggest shock of your life. This is sad, this is sad, and I’m happy I’m saying this on national TV,” he said on October 24.
“Some of these young boys and young girls already on campus are living promiscuous lives, and they have already contracted HIV/AIDS. These are people I have prayed for… and I’m not talking about 10 years, 5 years,” the pastor added.
In an October 24, 2024, press release, the University described Rev. Tetteh’s comments as “unfounded, insensitive, and disappointing,” emphasising that his statements were not supported by any data and could foster fear, stigma, and misinformation.
The institution expressed strong disapproval, calling the remarks distasteful and condemning them, while also requesting an apology from Rev. Tetteh.

In his response today, the clergyman clarified that his remarks were not intended to single out the university or its students but to shed light on the broader challenges facing youth. Rev. Dr. Tetteh explained that his role often involves interacting with individuals who trust him with confidential and sensitive information.
He reaffirmed his commitment to protecting the privacy of those who confide in him and acknowledged the unintended effects of his comments.

“It is rather unfortunate that in referring to the youth with such problems, I linked or associated it with students of the University of Ghana, thereby giving the university community cause for worry,” Rev. Dr. Tetteh stated in his apology.
He offered a retraction of his statements and reiterated his deep regret for any distress caused.
Rev. Dr. Tetteh reaffirmed his respect for the institution and the trust placed in him by those who share personal information with him.