President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his deep respect for Lincoln University, even after the institution withdrew its plan to award him an honorary doctorate.
The university is said to have cancelled the honour just days before the planned ceremony, following internal concerns linked to the President’s perceived stance on LGBTQ-related matters.
Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, Mahama made it clear that the decision has not altered his view of the institution.
“Whatever disagreements have arisen, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart,” he said.
He went on to emphasise the university’s historic role in Ghana’s development, particularly in shaping the country’s founding leadership. According to him, the institution played a key part in nurturing Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President.
“It is where our first President was nurtured intellectually and grounded in his Pan-Africanist struggle. It remains hallowed ground for Ghanaians,” he stated.
Mahama added that the enduring ties between Ghana and Lincoln University go beyond any current disagreements.
“We cannot separate Lincoln University from Ghana’s story, and we will continue to hold it in the highest regard,” he said.
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