President John Mahama has reaffirmed his admiration for Lincoln University, despite the institution’s decision to rescind plans to confer an honorary doctorate on him.

The university reportedly withdrew the honour just days before the scheduled ceremony, following concerns raised within its community over the President’s perceived position on LGBTQ-related issues.

Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, President Mahama stressed that the development would not diminish the university’s significance to Ghana’s history.

“Whatever disagreements have arisen, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart,” he said.

He highlighted the institution’s historical importance, noting its role in shaping Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah.

“It is where our first President was nurtured intellectually and grounded in his Pan-Africanist struggle. It remains hallowed ground for Ghanaians,” he stated.

President Mahama further underscored that the long-standing relationship between Ghana and the university would endure beyond the current controversy.

“We cannot separate Lincoln University from Ghana’s story, and we will continue to hold it in the highest regard,” he added.