Mahama Calls Lincoln University "Hallowed Ground" Despite Honorary Degree Snub

Mahama Calls Lincoln University "Hallowed Ground" Despite Honorary Degree Snub

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-calls-lincoln-university-hallowed-ground-despite-honorary-degree-snub/The President addressed Ghanaians in Philadelphia a day after the university cancelled his visit over the anti-gay bill President John Dramani Mahama struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday after Lincoln University withdrew a planned honorary doctorate over his stance on Ghana’…

President Mahama responds to Lincoln University Doctorate withdrawal, affirms strong Ghana ties

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed respect and appreciation for Lincoln University despite the institution’s decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be awarded to him. Speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, the President, highlighted the university’s historic role in shaping Ghana’s first president, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, and assured that the bond between Ghana and Lincoln University remains strong. More …

Mahama reaffirms respect for Lincoln University amid Honorary Degree controversy

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his admiration for Lincoln University despite the institution’s decision to withdraw plans to award him an honorary doctorate. The university is reported to have rescinded the honour shortly before the scheduled ceremony following concerns within its community over the President’s perceived stance on LGBTQ-related issues. Speaking to members of the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on March 26, Mr. M…

Degree snub won’t affect Ghana’s ties with Lincoln University—Mahama

President of Ghana John Dramani Mahama has reacted to Lincoln University’s decision to withdraw its honour of him, with an honorary doctorate. In a chat with Ghanaians in the United States of America, the president said the relationship that exists between Lincoln University and Ghana will continue regardless of what happened. “Whatever disagreements have arisen, for me, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart. It is where our first…

“It remains hallowed ground”: Mahama responds to Lincoln University honorary degree snub over anti-LGBTQ bill

Mahama has spoken warmly of Lincoln University despite its cancelling plans to give him an honorary doctorate because of concerns over the anti-LGBTQ Bill.

US University Cancels Honour for Ghana’s President Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill - MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online

Plans to present Ghana’s President with an honorary doctorate in the USA have been cancelled over his support for a pending anti-LGBTQ+ bill. The post US University Cancels Honour for Ghana’s President Over Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill appeared first on MambaOnline - LGBTQ South Africa online.