GTEC restores services to UCC after vice-chancellor steps down
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has fully reinstated services to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) after the university complied with directives regarding the compulsory retirement of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong.
GTEC had earlier withdrawn all services to the university on 19 September 2025, citing Prof Boampong’s failure to retire upon reaching the statutory age.
The sanctions affected several critical functions, including the processing of programme accreditation requests, payment of staff salaries, research allowances, GETFund support and recruitment clearances.
This created uncertainty within the academic community and disrupted key administrative activities at UCC.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 24 September, and signed by Acting Director of Corporate Affairs Jerry Sarfo, GTEC announced that it had restored all services with immediate effect following proof that UCC had adhered to the directive.
The statement also disclosed that Prof Boampong has taken the matter to court, ensuring that any further dispute over the retirement issue will be resolved through legal processes.
“Please be informed that the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has been put back on the GTEC website as a fully accredited institution. We are grateful to the Registrar and management of UCC for their cooperation during the period,” the Commission said.
The dispute began when GTEC directed the Vice-Chancellor to step down, citing the compulsory retirement age stipulated for public university officials. UCC initially resisted the directive, prompting the Commission to enforce sanctions to ensure compliance.
The resolution means UCC can now continue normal operations, including processing new academic programmes for accreditation, disbursing research funds and carrying out recruitment exercises.
It also reassures students, faculty and staff that the institution remains in good standing with the national regulator.
