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The Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) has witnessed a major development in its leadership following the intervention of the High Court of Ghana, which has cleared the way for Prof. Emmanuel Ohene Afoakwa to resume his duties as Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. Afoakwa returned to office after the court issued directives restoring him to his position pending the final determination of the legal dispute surrounding his earlier removal. The ruling effectively halts actions that sought to prevent him from performing his functions as the head of the university.
The dispute began after the governing council of GCTU announced his removal from office, a decision that sparked legal action from Prof. Afoakwa. He subsequently filed a suit challenging the decision, arguing that the process leading to his removal was unlawful and violated established procedures.
Following the court’s intervention, Prof. Afoakwa has resumed official duties at the university, signaling a temporary resolution to the leadership uncertainty that had engulfed the institution.
Sources close to the development indicate that the High Court’s order is intended to maintain stability within the university’s administration while the substantive issues raised in the lawsuit are examined.
The case has drawn significant attention within academic and governance circles, as it touches on matters relating to institutional governance, due process, and the authority of university governing councils.
Meanwhile, stakeholders within GCTU are expected to await the court’s final determination on the matter, which will ultimately decide the legality of the actions taken against the Vice-Chancellor.
Prof. Afoakwa is a respected academic and administrator who has led several initiatives aimed at strengthening research, innovation, and digital education at GCTU since assuming office as Vice-Chancellor.
The matter remains before the High Court as proceedings continue.