The Chiefs of the Asogli State strongly oppose the government’s proposal to rename Ho Technical University after Dr. Ephriam Amu.
The decision, first announced in February 2018, has faced backlash from the Traditional Council due to insufficient consultation with key stakeholders.
In a press conference on Monday, April 22, 2024, the council voiced its deep dissatisfaction with the government and the university’s governing council for moving forward with the renaming without involving major stakeholders, including the Asogli State Council, which is responsible for the land.
The Asogli State Council criticized the decision as regrettable, ill-conceived, and disrespectful, noting that it ignored the viewpoints of those directly impacted.
Togbe Adzi Lakle Howusu XII, speaking for the Asogli State Council, reaffirmed their firm opposition to the renaming. He emphasized that the proposal lacks merit and overlooks the university’s established identity and legacy.
“Our attention has once again been drawn to attempts by authorities of the Ho Technical University and the government to rename the institute to Dr. Ephraim Amu Technical Institute. The Asogli State Council wishes to reaffirm our strong opposition to the government’s decision to rename the university without consulting the chiefs and people of Ho.
“The Asogli State Council views the decision to rename the institution without due consultation as an unfortunate, misplaced and disrespectful decision.”
