President John Dramani Mahama has said Lincoln University remains deeply respected and valued despite the controversy over the institution’s decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be awarded to him.
Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, President Mahama stressed the ties between Ghana and Lincoln University, referencing its role in shaping Ghana’s first president, Kwame Nkrumah.
“Whatever disagreements have come up, for me, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart. It is where our first President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, was nurtured intellectually and shaped in his Pan-Africanist struggle. It remains hallowed ground for Ghanaians and an integral part of our history,” he said.
He added that the relationship between Ghana and the university would endure despite the controversy.
“We cannot separate Lincoln University from the story of Ghana, and we will continue to hold the institution in the highest esteem,” he said.
The university recently suspended plans to award the honorary degree to President Mahama just days before the scheduled ceremony, following concerns within the university community over Mahama’s perceived stance on LGBTQ issues.
