The Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana has received a collection of academic books donated by visiting scholar Professor Jeffrey Haynes. The donation, presented on 7 October 2026, will enrich the Department’s library resources and support teaching, learning and research in political science and related fields.
Professor Jeffrey Haynes is an Emeritus Professor of Politics at London Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom and an internationally recognised scholar in religion and politics, religion and international relations, democracy and democratisation, development studies, and comparative politics. He has authored or edited more than 60 books and has made significant contributions to scholarship on Ghanaian politics, particularly the relationship between religion and democratic governance and the politics of the Jerry John Rawlings era. He also serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the international academic journal
The donation was received during a meeting chaired by the Head of Department, Professor Isaac Owusu-Mensah, who expressed appreciation to Professor Haynes for his generosity and commitment to strengthening academic scholarship. The engagement also provided an opportunity for faculty members and participants to exchange ideas on shared academic interests and explore opportunities for future collaboration.
The donated collection comprises works on African politics, religion and politics, democratic governance, and Ghanaian political history. The books include:
- Revolution and Democracy in Ghana: The Politics of Jerry John Rawlings by Jeffrey Haynes.
- Politics and Religion: The Basics by Jeffrey Haynes.
- Christian Nationalism and Democracy in Ghana by Jeffrey Haynes.
- Routledge Handbook of Religion and Politics
These publications will provide valuable resources for students, researchers and faculty members working in political science, public administration, democratic governance, international relations and related disciplines. The donation is particularly relevant to the study of Ghanaian politics and the complex relationships between religion, political institutions and democratic development.
Beyond the donation, discussions explored opportunities for academic collaboration, including joint research, postgraduate supervision, teaching initiatives, and student and faculty exchange. Participants also considered the potential for formal institutional engagement to support future collaborative activities.
The Department of Political Science expresses its sincere gratitude to Professor Jeffrey Haynes for this generous contribution. The donation represents a meaningful investment in academic development and reinforces the importance of scholarly exchange and collaboration in advancing teaching and research.
Photo Gallery: Book Donation by Professor Jeffrey Haynes
The photographs accompanying this report capture the presentation of the donated books and the engagement between Professor Haynes and representatives of the Department of Political Science.
