The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the main National Democratic Congress (NDC) has indicated its opposition to the University of Health and Allied Sciences' (UHAS) decision to confer an honorary doctorate degree on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The group has called for UHAS to abandon the conferment, labelling it as "unmeritorious and undeserving."

In a statement, the NDC's Volta Regional Youth Wing warned of potential demonstrations if their demands are not met.

“The Volta Regional Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is totally disappointed by the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS)’s proposal to confer an honorary doctorate degree upon President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“We demand the Vice Chancellor and the University Council cease all actions toward this undeserved conferment immediately,” the statement said.

The group threatened to take further action if their warning is ignored.

“Should our warning go unheeded, we will be compelled to explore all lawful and democratic means to ensure our voices are heard, including organising massive and sustained demonstrations against the management until they are removed from our land,” the group stated.

The youth wing argued that the President’s policies and actions have negatively impacted the welfare and development of the Volta region, making him undeserving of the honorary degree.

The youth group also refuted claims by UHAS authorities that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) secured funding for the China Phase II project, contradicting the university’s assertions.

“It is infuriating and unacceptable that UHAS would even consider honouring a leader whose policies and actions have profoundly undermined the welfare and development of the Volta region and the nation. UHAS was established from scratch by the Mills-Mahama-led NDC administration, who provided the vision, resources, and initial development, making UHAS what it is today,” the statement continued.

The group emphasised that UHAS owes its existence to the efforts of the Mills-Mahama-led NDC administration.

“The claims by UHAS authorities that the NPP secured funding for the China Phase II project are misleading. The relationships for continuous funding through grants from the Chinese were laid down long ago by President Mills even before the first phase of the University Construction began. We challenge the current administration to demonstrate any significant contributions they have made to UHAS since President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo took office,” the statement added.