An Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the HTU Business School, Prof. Deodat Emilson Adenutsi, has been elected the National President of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG) in the 2026 national executive elections.
The elections, held on February 3, 2026 at Ho Technical University (HTU)—the institution currently hosting the rotational national seat of TUTAG—recorded an impressive 84.46 percent turnout, reflecting the strong commitment of members to the Association’s democratic processes.
The Elections Committee, chaired by Prof. John Coker Ayimah, with members Ms. Jewel Dela Novixoxo and Mr. Evans Wilson Akpari, declared the following outcomes:
- National President: Prof. Deodat Emilson Adenutsi – 72.51%
- Vice President: Dr. Frank Kulor – 51.66%
- Secretary General: Dr. Francis Fonyee Nutsugah – 51.18%
- National Treasurer: Mr. Daniel Komla Tsorhe – 97.60%
- National Organizer: Mr. Francois Mahama – 99.05%
- National Gender Officer: Ms. Patience Aku Dedume Glauh-Jeh – 59.05%
Other contestants, including Prof. George Harrison Coffie, Prof. Charles Atombo, Dr. Ernest Kwesi Kafui Tsetse, and Mrs. Henrietta Meakoa Barfi-Mensah, were warmly acknowledged for their participation and contributions to the democratic process.
Local Chapter Elections
In the HTU Local Chapter elections, Dr. Stanley Glate retained the Chairmanship position, defeating his closest contender, Mr. Albert Bediako, in a keenly contested race.
All other local chapter executives who stood unopposed- including Mr. Victor Worlanyo Gbedawo (Vice Chairman), Mr. Leonard Agbenyo (Secretary), Dr. Edinam Agbemava (Treasurer), and Dr. Donne Muddey (Organizer) received overwhelming “Yes” endorsements from members, affirming their mandate to continue serving the Association at the local level.
The peaceful and transparent conduct of both the national and local elections has been hailed as a milestone in strengthening TUTAG’s governance. By hosting the polls, Ho Technical University reaffirmed its central role in the Association’s affairs, providing a dignified platform for leadership renewal.
The newly elected executives are expected to champion the welfare of technical university lecturers, uphold professionalism in technical education, and deepen collaboration with stakeholders in Ghana’s tertiary education sector.