Lincoln University in the United States of America (USA) has announced plans to confer an honorary doctorate on President John Dramani Mahama, the President of Ghana and the African Union’s Champion for Advancing the Cause of Justice and the Payment of Reparations.
A statement by the institution said the event will take place on March 26, 2026, 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.
A part of the statement read, “The honorary conferral event will highlight the shared mission of Lincoln University and President Mahama- to broaden access to education, champion social justice, and inspire servant leadership across national borders.”
“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,” says university president Dr Brenda A. Allen.
Prior to his visit to Lincoln University, President Mahama will address the United Nations General Assembly, where he will present a landmark resolution seeking global recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as the gravest crime against humanity.
According to Associate Professor Gnaka Lagoke, Chair of the Pan-Africana Studies Department, Mahama’s visit to the institution where Ghana’s first President got his higher education is a pivotal moment.
“Lincoln University is Kwame Nkrumah’s alma mater. It is happening at a pivotal moment in President Mahama’s advocacy work on the international stage, and when the campaign for reparations, of which he is the standard-bearer, is at its culminating point. Once again, Lincoln University is making history.”
President Mahama has previously been conferred with several honorary doctoral degrees from distinguished universities worldwide, including Ekiti State University, Ilorin University, and Igbinedion University in Nigeria; the University of Aberdeen in Scotland; and the Lyon Business School in France.
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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