The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) has defended its decision to proceed with the swearing-in of Professor Mawutor Avoke as its new Vice-Chancellor, despite a legal challenge seeking to halt the event.
The controversy surrounds an alleged suit filed by a party contesting Professor Avoke’s qualifications for the role.
Media reports suggested an interlocutory injunction was sought to prevent the investiture ceremony.
However, the Registrar of UPSA, Lorraine B. Gyan, clarified that the institution had not been formally served with any writ, legal document, or injunction application related to the investiture.
In a statement, the Registrar said, “I must clarify and state unequivocally that the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), has not been formally served with any writ, legal document, or correspondence. Consequently, I have not received any application for an interlocutory injunction against the University.”
The Registrar further explained that the University’s legal counsel advised that media reports about a writ, without a formal court order, were insufficient to stop the ceremony.
The investiture took place in accordance with the UPSA Act 850, with the Deputy Minister of Education administering the oath of office to Professor Avoke.
Read the statement below
