Renowned Political Scientist and Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Edward Gyampo has been elected as the President of the UG-Chapter of the University Teacher Association of Ghana (UTAG).
The well-known academician emerges victorious after the elections which were held today, August 17, 2023 polling over 93% of the total valid votes cast to beat his contenders.
The former Director of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana climbs the UTAG-UG Chapter hierarchy as President after serving as the immediate past General Secretary.
Reacting to what he describes as an honor bestowed upon him by members of the association, Prof. Gyampo expressed his heartfelt appreciation to his colleague lecturers for believing in him including his students for their support for his course as well as all well-wishers.
He said, “I have just won my election as President of UTAG (UG) with 93.3 percent of the total valid votes cast. Thanks to you all for the well wishes; thanks to all my colleague lecturers for the confidence they have shown in me and thanks to my students who were relentless in their support for me.”
He further reiterated his commitment to represent the best interest of his colleagues and forcefully and proactively seek their welfare on all fronts. He added that he will relentlessly continue from where he left off as General Secretary.
The Professor who is very vocal on national issues stressed that although he lost some friends in the course of the discharge of his duties in his former position, it won’t deter him from doing the needful to champion the interest of UTAG in his new position.
“In the driving seat myself, I’ll champion the interest of my people forcefully and proactively. I lost some friends as General Secretary and I do not mind losing more as I fight harder for the University Teacher in my capacity as President,’ the newly elected UTAG-UG President insisted.
He added that, “it won’t be out of malice or hatred for any regime. It would be just for the advancement of the interest of my people.”
