The Editor-In-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Abdul Malik Kweku Baako Jnr has turned down an honorary doctorate degree that was to be conferred on him by the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) in July.
A letter signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the UPSA, Prof. Abednego F.O Martey read:
“I’m pleased to inform you that the Governing Council of the University of Professional Studies, Accra has approved your nomination for the conferment of an honorary doctorate degree.
“In approving your nomination, the Governing Council and Management took note of your many years of selfless public service to Ghana. The nationwide respect you have earned for your fight against dictatorship and for press freedom. Your excellent journalistic skills which have led you to train and mentor dozens of journalist in Ghana to include Anas Aremeyaw Anas; a renowned investigative journalist, your tenure as the longest service panelist on Newsfile making it a household name and your service as a regular panelist on many other morning shows have contributed to the robust and enviable press freedom laws now enjoyed by members of the media and media organizations in Ghana.