The University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Education, Winneba Chapter (UTAG-UEW), has expressed deep sorrow and outrage following the tragic killing of Professor Mawuadem Koku Amedeker, whose body was recently discovered and exhumed from his residence at Gyahadze, a suburb of Winneba.
The remains of Prof Amedeke were retrieved on May 22 under horrifying conditions after he went missing for weeks.
In a press release on Sunday, May 25, the association described the incident as “devastating” and added that the killing had shaken not only the UEW academic community but the entire nation.
According to the press statement, Prof Amedeker was a respected academic and valued member of the university, and his untimely and violent death has left a profound sense of grief and disbelief among colleagues, students, and staff.
“UTAG-UEW sympathises with the bereaved family, his students, colleagues, and the entire UEW fraternity during this difficult time. We extend our deepest condolences and share in their grief,” the statement read.
The association also acknowledged the support received from the national leadership of UTAG, including the National Executive Council (NEC), and expressed appreciation for the solidarity shown during what it described as an “uncomfortable period”.
Commending the Ghana Police Service for the prompt commencement of investigations and the arrest of a suspect, UTAG-UEW called for intensified efforts to ensure all individuals involved in what it termed a “heinous act” are brought to justice without delay.
“We strongly urge the police to intensify their efforts to ensure that all individuals connected to this heinous act are apprehended and brought to justice,” it stated.
The union reaffirmed its readiness to support the investigative process in any way necessary, highlighting the case not just as a matter of justice for a fallen colleague but as a broader call to safeguard the safety and sanctity of academic spaces across the country.
UTAG-UEW has called on all relevant stakeholders — including the government, security services, and university authorities — to collaborate and implement measures to improve safety for staff and students on campuses nationwide.
The association also vowed to uphold the legacy of Professor Amedeker by continuing to champion the values he stood for — truth, justice, and service to academia and the nation.
“May the soul of our dear colleague and friend rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
Source: Emmanuel Tetteh
