The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong has appealed a ruling of the High Court injuncting him from performing his function as Vice Chancellor of the university.
This follows an application filed by John Mevemeo seeking to declare as unlawful the renewal of Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong’s tenure as Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast.
Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong was appointed in 2020 as Vice Chancellor for three years, eligible for a contract renewal. In furtherance of that, the university governing council ahead of the expiration of his tenure in July 2023, renewed his contract for another three years.
But the applicant in the case, John Mevemeo filed the case seeking to annul the contract extension.
He contends that the extension is in violation of the statutes of the university and the 1992 constitution as Prof. Nyarko’s renewal extends beyond his retirement which is expected to begin in 2025.
Pending the final determination of the matter, John Mevemeo applied to the High Court to injunct prof Nyarko from performing his role as Vice-Chancellor.
The court on September 4, 2024, granted the injunction.
Prof. Nyarko believing that the trial judge erred, has thus appealed the decision.
He argues that the injunction will affect the smooth running of the University.
