The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Cape Coast North, Horace Ekow Ewusi, has petitioned President Akufo-Addo to remove Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi from his position as the chairman of the University of Cape Coast governing council. 

In his petition, Horace Ekow Ewusi claimed that Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi’s conduct is negatively impacting the smooth operation of the university, and his removal is necessary for the collective interest of the institution. 

Mr Ewusi alleged that the chairman’s actions suggest he is pursuing a personal agenda, which is detrimental to the effective management of the university.

He emphasised that the current conduct of the council, under Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi’s leadership, is disrupting the university’s administration.

Mr Ewusi concluded that the immediate dismissal of Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi would be in the best interest of the University of Cape Coast.

“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,” an excerpt of the petition read.

He also added that the governing council chairman has been exhibiting autocratic tendencies in decision-making regarding the running of the university.

“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.”

Earlier, a notice signed by Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi on August 2 announced the termination of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong's appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of UCC. 

However, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed him to remain in his position until further notice.