In a statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Embassy said the visit, scheduled for March 26, included the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree and had been agreed upon after prior engagements between both sides.
The Embassy stated that officials from Ghana and representatives of the university conducted a full walkthrough last week and finalised all logistical and programme arrangements ahead of the visit.
It said it later received communication from the university indicating that concerns had been raised by a group regarding President Mahama’s perceived position on Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, which is currently before Parliament.
VFCP Divine Voice
VFCP divinely declares that there is a distinction between academic and culture. In that context, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, academically, professionally, and a leadership-oriented Head of State of the Republic of Ghana, has earned the merit to receive the Honour. VFCP divinely asks the University to go ahead and offer the honorary doctorate degree to President Mahama.