Rev. Prof. Fr. Anthony Afful-Broni has been inducted into office as the 4th Vice Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba.

His appointment is however coming at a time when there are controversies surrounding the appointment. Before his appointment, Prof. Afful was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor.

Delivering his address, the new Chancellor promised to increase the University’s student population to over 70,000 by next academic year. He also promised to ensure that the infrastructure of the school is improved upon.

On his part, Chairman of the Governing Council of the University of Education, Winneba, Prof Nicholas Abekah, said the Council put Prof. Afful-Broni to stringent leadership tests which he duly passed.

He added that the investiture is a testimony that sanity has returned to the campus of the University. The programme had in attendance President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, Nenyi Ghartey, the Omanhen of the Efutu Traditional Area, Rev. Palmer Buckle, the Central Regional Minister, Kwamena Duncan and other dignitaries.

Prof. Afful's tenure will end on September 30, 2021.