Horace Ekow Ewusi, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Parliamentary Candidate for Cape Coast North, has formally asked President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to remove Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi from his role as chairman of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) governing council.
In his petition, Ewusi claimed that Professor Amonoo-Kuofi’s actions have disrupted the university’s operations and called for his dismissal to protect the institution’s interests.
Ewusi alleged that the chairman’s behavior indicates he is pursuing a personal agenda that is harmful to the effective management of the university.
“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 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,” portions of the petition read.
The NPP parliamentary candidate criticized the governing council chairman for displaying autocratic tendencies in university management.
He claimed that the chairman lacks an understanding of corporate governance principles and acts like an executive chairman, making unilateral decisions without consulting other University Council members.
“He has repeatedly made unilateral decisions, such as responding to a petition on an advertisement without seeking input from other Governing Council members.
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-Kuofi to these bodies.”
He also accused Prof. Amonoo-Kuofi of consistently attacking the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, since he took office, causing significant tension and division within the University community.
“Faculty and staff of the University, who are supporters of our party, have expressed concerns about the changes since Prof. Harold Amonoo-Kuofi assumed office and the potential impact on the University’s reputation.”
