President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his deep respect for Lincoln University, despite the institution’s decision to withdraw an honorary doctorate that was to be conferred on him.

Speaking during an engagement with the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia, the President underscored the university’s historic importance to Ghana, particularly its role in shaping the country’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

“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,” he said.

President Mahama stressed that the long-standing relationship between Ghana and the institution remains unchanged, insisting that its place in the country’s historical narrative cannot be diminished.

“We cannot separate Lincoln University from the story of Ghana, and we will continue to hold the institution in the highest esteem,” he added.