Christian Service University College Addresses Alleged Attack on Student at Mahama Lecture

The Christian Service University College (CSUC) has announced steps to address an alleged attack on one  student during a public lecture delivered by former President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The university has confirmed that the Dean of Students has reached out to the student in question to provide necessary psycho-social support.

The public lecture, which was part of the university’s 50th anniversary celebrations, was generally successful, according to the university. However, an isolated incident occurred outside the auditorium where the event was held, resulting in an alleged attack on one of the students.

The university has expressed regret over the incident and has assured that it is taking necessary steps to address the matter holistically. As an academic institution, CSUC believes in multiparty democracy as the bedrock for sustainable development and security in Ghana, and maintains neutrality in all its dealings with the established political order of the day.

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The university’s 50th anniversary celebrations are ongoing and will culminate in a grand durbar on September 27, 2024. As part of the celebrations, CSUC has organized a series of public lectures featuring high-profile personalities. The next two lectures will be delivered by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and an alumnus of the university.

The aim of these lectures is to engage political leaders in conceptualizing new strategies for sustaining democracy and economic recovery in Ghana. The university reiterated its commitment to promoting peace and harmony in Ghana, emphasizing its neutral stance in political matters.

The statement signed by the Director for Institutional Advancement and Public Relations highlighted CSUC’s history of organizing public lectures featuring distinguished personalities. The university has successfully organized several public lectures in the past, including those on topics such as managing post-election challenges, the menace of corruption, and perspectives on LGBTQI.

As part of its anniversary celebrations, CSUC is committed to promoting peace and harmony in Ghana. The university will continue to pray and work towards peace and harmony in Ghana.

The statement from CSUC can be read below:

“Christian Service University College Press Release

50TH ANNIVERSARY PUBLIC LECTURES AND MATTERS ARISING

The Christian Service University in Kumasi is pleased to announce to its stakeholders and the general public that the activities of the University’s 50th anniversary are ongoing which will be climaxed with a grand durbar on Friday 27th September, 2024.

Our History of Public Lectures

Christian Service University over the years has organized public lectures as part of our institutional philosophy and commitment to impact society. As our name, “Christian Service” implies, we exist to impact society through transformational leadership.

…and so on.”

To read more about CSUC’s 50th anniversary celebrations and public lectures; click Here.

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