The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has restored the accreditation of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), ending weeks of uncertainty after a dispute over the retirement of Vice Chancellor Professor Johnson Boampong.
As reported by citinewsroom.com on September 24, the disagreement began when GTEC directed Professor Boampong to retire, citing his surpassing of the mandatory retirement age.
The university challenged this order, prompting GTEC to remove UCC from its list of accredited institutions and halt government funding.
In a statement dated September 24, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Corporate Affairs, GTEC reversed its decision after considering evidence submitted by the UCC Registrar and factoring in Professor Boampong’s choice to take the matter to court.
“Based on evidence from the Registrar of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), adherence to GTEC’s directive from September 19, 2025, and Professor Johnson Boampong’s legal action, GTEC has reinstated all previously withdrawn services to UCC effective immediately,” the statement read.
This decision has brought much-needed relief to the university community, allowing academic activities to continue smoothly and ensuring access to vital government support, as the university is now listed again on the website as a fully accredited institution.
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