The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has terminated the appointment of Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong as Vice-Chancellor.

This took effect from Wednesday, 31 July 2024.

Prof. Boampong, who began his four-year term in June 2020, was recently at the centre of controversy over a purported extension of his tenure.

The governing council, led by Chairman Professor Harold S. Amonoo-Kuofi, issued a notice declaring the extension invalid.

“Please note that the purported renewal/extension of your appointment as Vice-Chancellor at the Council’s meeting on the 28th of July 2023, for a term of two (2) years effective 1st August 2024, is void and consequently same is revoked as it breaches the University’s Statutes on renewal of appointment of the Vice-Chancellor,” the notice stated.

The council clarified that while an extension of Prof. Boampong’s appointment could be considered, no such decision had been made.

“While your appointment may be extended by 2 years at a time up to a maximum of 5 years beyond your retirement age by contract, as provided in Article 199 clause (4) above, there has not yet been any such contractual extension.

“This extension is applicable only to your appointment as a member of the University in general, but not applicable to your position as the Vice-Chancellor, since the University’s Statutes have placed a limit on same in Statute 8.2,” the notice explained.

The council also encouraged Prof. Boampong to formally apply for an extension if he wishes to continue his tenure.

“You may, however, apply to Council for its consideration in line with laid-down procedure for the purpose of renewing your term as Vice-Chancellor for a period not exceeding your retirement age and which does not breach the Constitution and the University’s Statutes.”