The Chiefs of the Asogli State have strongly opposed the government’s proposal to rename Ho Technical University after Dr. Ephriam Amu.
This decision, revealed in February 2018, has faced criticism from the Traditional Council due to the absence of consultation with key stakeholders.
In a press conference held on Monday, April 22, 2024, the council voiced profound disappointment with both the government and the university’s governing council for moving forward with the renaming without involving key stakeholders, such as the Asogli State Council, the land’s custodians.
The Asogli State Council criticized the decision as regrettable, ill-conceived, and disrespectful, emphasizing its failure to acknowledge the viewpoints of those directly impacted.
Togbe Adzi Lakle Howusu XII, representing the Asogli State Council, reiterated their strong opposition to the renaming, emphasising that it not only lacks merit but also disregards the university’s 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.”