President of Ghana to receive Honorary Fellowship
06 March 2007
President to visit Liverpool as part of state visit to the UK

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His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor, President of the Republic of Ghana (pictured above), will receive an Honorary Fellowship from LJMU on 15 March 2007.

The conferment will take place during President Kufuor's state visit to the UK, organised at the invitation of Her Majesty the Queen.

As part of his vote of thanks, President Kufuor will deliver a Roscoe Lecture, entitled 'Human Rights and the Citizen' in Liverpool's St George's Hall.

Professor Michael Brown, LJMU's Vice Chancellor said:

"We are honoured to welcome His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor to the University and to the city of Liverpool.

"Few other individuals, or nations, so clearly exemplify the University's ethos of Dream, Plan, Achieve. John Kufuor and the people of Ghana have striven against unrest and instability to develop a vigorous democracy that sends out a positive signal in a volatile region of Africa and beyond.

"As Ghana celebrates the 50th anniversary of gaining independence, there could be no better time for the University to recognise such an outstanding citizen by conferring an Honorary Fellowship."

On 6 March 1957, Ghana celebrated the end of colonial rule, when it became the first black African nation to achieve independence. The country is now seen as a model for political and economic reform in Africa.

Known as the 'Gentle Giant', John Kufuor was first appointed President of Ghana in December 2000, marking the first peaceful, democratic transfer of power in Ghana since independence. He won a second term four years later, in a presidential poll praised for being well-run and orderly.

John Kufuor has also taken a leading role in mediating regional conflicts, including those in Liberia and the Ivory Coast. His commitment to increasing co-operation amongst African countries is reflected in his election in January 2007 to the presidency of the African Union, the continent's most influential multilateral body.

Source: LJMU News Update (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/index_86728.htm)

LJMU Fellowship for president of Ghana
Mar 6 2007
by Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo

THE president of Ghana will receive an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/).

John Agyekum Kufuor is visiting Liverpool as part of a state visit to the UK and will receive an Honorary Fellowship on Thursday March 15.

As part of his vote of thanks, President Kufuor will give a JMU Roscoe Lecture, entitled Human Rights and the Citizen, in St George’s Hall.

Professor Michael Brown, LJMU’s vice-chancellor, said: “Few other individuals, or nations, so clearly exemplify the university’s ethos of Dream, Plan, Achieve.

“John Kufuor and the people of Ghana have striven against unrest and instability to devel-op a democracy.”

On March 6, 1957, Ghana became the first black African nation to achieve independence. It is now seen as a model for political and economic reform in Africa.

Source: icLiverpool (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=ljmu-fellowship-for-president-of-ghana%26method=full%26objectid=18711104%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)

I know wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kufuor) isn't the font of all knowledge, but he seems like a nice guy. Which is a refreshing change from the usual Mid/Southern African despots who have treated their people like scum in the past.:PDT11

I know wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Kufuor) isn't the font of all knowledge, but he seems like a nice guy. Which is a refreshing change from the usual Mid/Southern African despots who have treated their people like scum in the past.:PDT11
As long as you are not gay. President Kufuor’s government maintain laws against homosexuality, police beat and intimidate gay people without sanction and last year an LGBT conference was prevented from happening in the country.

See articles below:


Ghanaian gay conference banned (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/5305658.stm)

Ghana visit should address gay rights (http://www.mask.org.za/article.php?cat=AfricaAbroad&id=1399)

Gay rights in Ghana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_rights_in_Ghana)

As long as you are not gay. President Kufuor’s government maintain laws against homosexuality, police beat and intimidate gay people without sanction and last year an LGBT conference was prevented from happening in the country.

See articles below:


Ghanaian gay conference banned (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/5305658.stm)

Ghana visit should address gay rights (http://www.mask.org.za/article.php?cat=AfricaAbroad&id=1399)

Gay rights in Ghana (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay_rights_in_Ghana)


Only took you a week to research all this?
Well done Howie:unibrow:

Only took you a week to research all this?
Well done Howie:unibrow:
It's been one of them weeks Dave - not been on the forum much!

It's been one of them weeks Dave - not been on the forum much!
Just taking the pee, Howie. Seriously though, thanks for the links. I never realised. Mind you, Africans generally are pretty hostile to homosexuals.

University to honour the great and the good
Mar 14 2007
by Jessica Shaughnessy, Liverpool Daily Post

A ROCK star, an Olympic hero and a Hollywood actor will be among the personalities to receive an honorary fellowship at Liverpool John Moores University this year.

Queen’s Brian May, bronze medallist swimmer Stephen Parry and Liverpool-born actor David Morrissey are among the great and the good chosen to receive the honour in the summer.

The university last night released the 15 names that will join the ranks of its fellows, which also included chef and Daily Post columnist Paul Heathcote, historian Stephen Binns and Baroness Shirley Williams.

Last night, accomplished astronomer Brian May was said to be “very excited” by the fellowship, awarded for his contribution to the public understanding of science.

Story continues (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=university-to-honour-the-great-and-the-good%26method=full%26objectid=18749933%26page=1%26 siteid=50061-name_page.html#story_continue)...
THE president of Ghana will receive an honorary fellowship from the university tomorrow.

John Agyekum Kufuor is coming to Liverpool as part of a state visit to the UK.

Dean Sullivan, aka Jimmy Corkhill, is getting one too - rightly so! Not to mention his employment initiatives (which were news to me when I read about it today) I thought he was one of the best actors on Brookside (RIP!)

Dean Sullivan, aka Jimmy Corkhill, is getting one too - rightly so! Not to mention his employment initiatives (which were news to me when I read about it today) I thought he was one of the best actors on Brookside (RIP!)

Not seen him in anything else to judge if how a good actor he is. He seems like Mike Reid and only plays himself really.

Just taking the pee, Howie. Seriously though, thanks for the links. I never realised. Mind you, Africans generally are pretty hostile to homosexuals.

True Nigeria is passing a law to ban any Gay relationships and even criminalising Gay websites. Mugabe the criminal is totally Homophobic, Egypt and other Islamic african countries are predictiblly Homophobic and of course Afro Caribbeans who continually whinge on about discrimination don't think that it applies to them persecuting Gay people.

The only exception is South Africa and of course that gentleman Archbishop Desmond Tutu whose Christian views on Gay people are refreshing for Africa.

President given university honour
15 March 2007

The President of the Republic of Ghana has been given an Honorary Fellowship from a university in Merseyside.

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The president was invited on a state
visit to the UK by the Queen

His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor was awarded the fellowship by Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) during a state visit to the UK.

While in Merseyside he is set to give a lecture on the theme of 'Human Rights and The Citizen' at St George's Hall.

However, protestors are planning to lobby the talk to highlight the persecution of homosexuals in Ghana.

Gay rights campaigners claim that while he has a good record in other areas of human rights, His Excellency presides over a country in which homosexuals live in fear of persecution.

'Positive signal'

On 6 March 1957, Ghana celebrated the end of colonial rule, when it became the first black African nation to achieve independence.

John Kufuor was first appointed President of Ghana in December 2000 and won a second term four years later.

Professor Michael Brown, LJMU's Vice Chancellor said: "We are honoured to welcome His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor to the University and to the city of Liverpool.

"Few other individuals, or nations, so clearly exemplify the University's ethos of Dream, Plan, Achieve.

"John Kufuor and the people of Ghana have striven against unrest and instability to develop a vigorous democracy that sends out a positive signal in a volatile region of Africa and beyond.

"As Ghana celebrates the 50th anniversary of gaining independence, there could be no better time for the University to recognise such an outstanding citizen by conferring an Honorary Fellowship."

The President also visited the Maritime Museum during his trip to Merseyside.

Source: BBC NEWS | Merseyside (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/merseyside/6454581.stm)

University honours African president for his contribution to peace
Mar 16 2007
by Vicky Anderson, Liverpool Daily Post

THE President of the Republic of Ghana accepted an Honorary Fellowship from John Moores University yesterday as part of a three-day state visit.

President John Agyekum Kufuor gave a Roscoe Lecture on the subject of human rights during the ceremony at St George’s Hall.

Professor Michael Brown, LJMU’s vice chancellor, said: “We are honoured to welcome His Excellency to the university and to the city of Liverpool.

“Few other individuals, or nations, so clearly exemplify the university’s ethos of Dream, Plan, Achieve. John Kufuor and the people of Ghana have striven against unrest and instability to develop a vigorous democracy that sends out a positive signal in a volatile region of Africa and beyond.

“As Ghana celebrates the 50th anniversary of gaining independence, there could be no better time for the university to recognise such an outstanding citizen.”

But Mr Kufuor’s visit was not without controversy, as a group of activists gathered outside to protest over his country’s gay rights record.

Source: icLiverpool (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpooldailypost/news/regionalnews/tm_headline=university-honours-african-president-for-his-contribution-to-peace%26method=full%26objectid=18763793%26siteid=5 0061-name_page.html)

President of Ghana gets fellowship amid protests
Mar 16 2007
by Greg O'Keeffe, Liverpool Echo

THE PRESIDENT of the Republic of Ghana has been given an Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.

His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor was awarded the fellowship by the university during a state visit to the UK.

Yesterday he was met by protesters before giving a lecture on the theme of Human Rights and The Citizen at St George's Hall.

The gay rights campaigners wanted to highlight the persecution of homosexuals in Ghana, where they claim homosexuals live in permanent fear.

Professor Michael Brown, LJMU's Vice Chancellor said: “We are honoured to welcome His Excellency John Agyekum Kufuor to the university and to the city of Liverpool.

“Few other individuals, or nations, so clearly exemplify the university's ethos of dream, plan, achieve.

“John Kufuor and the people of Ghana have striven against unrest and instability to develop a vigorous democracy that sends out a positive signal in a volatile region of Africa and beyond.”

The president also visited the Maritime Museum during his trip to Merseyside.

Source: icLiverpool (http://icliverpool.icnetwork.co.uk/liverpoolecho/news/echonews/tm_headline=president-of-ghana-gets-fellowship-amid-protests%26method=full%26objectid=18761634%26sitei d=50061-name_page.html)

Letter from President of Ghana
17 April 2007

The Vice Chancellor Professor Michael Brown has received a very special 'thank you' letter from the President of the Republic of Ghana, John Agyekum Kufuor, following the conferment of his Honorary Fellowship on 15 March 2007.

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The letter reads:

Dear Professor Brown

I am writing on my own behalf and that of my wife to thank you for the warm welcome you extended to us at Liverpool John Moores University on 15 March 2007. I am particularly grateful for the honour of the award of Honorary Fellowship conferred on me at the colourful ceremony at St George's Hall and for the opportunity to deliver a speech under the Roscoe lecture Series. I shall cherish the award for many years to come.

It is a great privilege for me to be associated with the Liverpool John Moores University, a renowned institution. It is my hope that a partnership arrangement can develop between Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Ghana.

I wish the Liverpool John Moores University every success for the future.

Yours sincerely

John Agyekum Kufuor
President of the Republic of Ghana

To see the conferment ceremony and the President of Ghana's Roscoe Lecture, entitled 'Human Rights and the Citizen', please click here: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/cis/video/asxgenerator.asp?pk=1692

Source: LJMU News Update (http://www.ljmu.ac.uk/NewsUpdate/index_87405.htm)