All public universities renamed under Akufo-Addo to revert to original names – Ayariga

Cabinet has directed that all public universities renamed under the Akufo-Addo administration revert to their original names, according to the Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga.

Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Bawku Central MP announced that a bill will soon be laid before the House to formalise the reversal.

He added:

During the Akufo-Addo administration, several public universities and polytechnics were renamed to honour notable national figures. These included:

The renaming exercise drew criticism from the then-opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), which argued that the move was politically motivated and lacked broad national consultation.

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