Embattled UCC VC seeks Asantehene’s intervention to resolve leadership crisis

The embattled Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, is seeking the support of the Asantehene to resolve the institution’s recent leadership crisis.

This week, the Cape Coast High Court granted an injunction against the Vice-Chancellor filed by John Mevemeo, a resident of Millennium City-Kasoa in the Central Region.

The court’s decision restrains Prof. Nyarko Boampong from acting as Vice-Chancellor.

This follows the university’s decision to renew Prof. Nyarko Boampong’s appointment until July 31, 2026.

Subsequently, lawyers for the embattled VC filed for a stay of execution.

Addressing a special congregation to confer a doctorate on the Asantehene, the Vice-Chancellor called for Otumfuo’s intervention.

Prof. Nyarko Boampong said the current injunction was damaging the management of the university and appealed to the Asantehene to intervene before it’s too late.

“Such actions driven by external pressures risk running us down into an era of confusion in this country.

“It is at this critical venture that we turn to your leadership, your majesty. We face challenges today, particularly between our beloved University of Cape Coast,” he said.