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Akufo-Addo urges UEW Council to resolve court dispute

The university has been dragged to court by one Supi Kwayera, after the mandate of the governing council expired in November 2013 and was allowed to function.

In a suit, he said the continued function of the council was illegal. The court agreed with him and order the Akufo-Addo administration to constitute a new council.

Speaking at the 21st Congregation of the University of Education, Winneba on Saturday, the president said: “I am aware of recent happenings at UEW.

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“Disturbing, as it were, it is noteworthy that it appears finality is being brought to beware on the matter.

“The current challenges in my view can be best surmounted if all stakeholders act within the confines of the law and respect the rule of law.”He continued: “Court decisions are not always pleasant but they are in principle, the surest way to resolve disputes.

“Let us not through our utterance, actions and inactions undermine the authority of our courts.

“I am by this urging the newly constituted governing council to do all within its power to see to an amicable settlement of all matters pending before the High Court.”

READ MORE: University of Education closure: Judge says he was misquoted“In the same vein, Chairperson of the governing council must urgently ensure that the council puts into place measures to seal all loopholes of waste and abuse of public funds.”

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Last month, the Winneba High Court ordered the Vice Chancellor of the univerity, Professor Mawutor Avokeh, to step aside until a case brought against him is determined.

The court order also affects the school’s Finance Officer.

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