Daniel Nii Kwatei Titus Glover, a former Greater Accra Regional Minister, has claimed that out of jealousy, President John Mahama, in opposition, criticised Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards.
According to Titus Glover, it is shameful for Mahama to even pursue such an honorary doctorate award after previously criticising Akufo-Addo.
Speaking during an interview on Adom TV’s Badwam on Friday, April 3, 2026, Titus Glover stated, “It was out of jealousy that President Mahama criticised Nana Akufo-Addo for receiving honorary doctorate awards while he was in opposition”.
“It is shameful that Mr Mahama would even pursue such an award after previously criticising Nana Akufo-Addo for similar recognitions. This clearly shows a lack of principle,” he said.
Titus Glover added, “Looking at the speculation surrounding why the university declined the award, it appears the president is now shifting from his earlier stance, describing the LGBTQ+ issue as not a pressing matter in Ghana”.
“It is unfortunate that this matter was used for political advantage during the 2024 Election, only for the same people to now change their position”.
“I will be happy if President Mahama signs the bill when it is passed, but his current posture does not show someone willing to do so,” he concluded.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has said Lincoln University still holds a special place in his heart despite its decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be conferred on him.
According to John Mahama, Lincoln University cannot be separated from the story of Ghana.
He highlighted that Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart as Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, was nurtured intellectually and shaped by the University.
Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on Thursday, March 26, President Mahama stated, “Whatever disagreements have arisen, for me, Lincoln University holds a special place in my heart. It is where our first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, was nurtured intellectually and shaped in his Pan-Africanist struggle. It remains hallowed ground for Ghanaians and an integral part of our history”.
“We cannot separate Lincoln University from the story of Ghana, and we will continue to hold the institution in the highest esteem,” he said.
The Ghana Embassy in the United States has expressed disappointment following Lincoln University’s decision to cancel the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree, honoris causa, for President John Dramani Mahama.
According to the Ghana Embassy in the United States, the university’s decision was communicated just hours before the scheduled visit on Thursday, March 26.
The Lincoln University decision is alleged to be based on President Mahama’s perceived position on Ghana’s Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, popularly known as the anti-gay Bill currently before Parliament.
The Ghana Embassy in the United States explained that no concerns were raised during the university’s due diligence and vetting processes.
Part of Ghana’s Embassy statement read, “It is both surprising and regrettable that such concerns have surfaced at this late stage, particularly with the President already in the United States in anticipation of the visit”.
It will be recalled that Lincoln University had earlier announced on March 19, 2026, that it would be conferring the honour on the President for his global leadership.
Portions of Lincoln University’s earlier statement read, “Lincoln University is proud to announce that His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana and the African Union’s Champion for Advancing the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations, will receive an honorary doctorate from the university on March 26, 2026.
“This is coming in recognition of his outstanding contributions to public service, democratic governance, peaceful international and inter-African relationships, and global advocacy for justice, equality, and education.”
“Lincoln University is deeply honoured to welcome President John Dramani Mahama to our campus and to bestow upon him an honorary degree in recognition of his distinguished leadership,” Dr Allen said in the statement.
However, in another update, Lincoln University’s official website stated that it has cancelled the President’s visit, citing what it described as “unforeseen circumstances” for the decision.
The update read, “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the university is cancelling the visit from John Dramani Mahama, President of The Republic of Ghana, originally scheduled for Thursday, March 26th”.