Accra, Ghana – The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is facing criticism for failing to address concerns about the publication records of its Director-General, ‘Prof’. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai. Despite a petition submitted under the Right to Information Act, GTEC has not provided clarity on Prof. Abdulai’s research output, sparking questions about the transparency of academic promotions in Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
Concerns Over Publication Records
The petition, submitted by Kwame Simpe Ofori, sought details on Prof. Abdulai’s academic credentials, research output, and promotion process. According to ‘Prof’. Abdulai’s profile, he holds a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from West Virginia University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from the University of Education, Winneba. However, the public has yet to see substantial evidence of his research publications.
GTEC’s Response
In response to the petition, GTEC confirmed ‘Prof’. Abdulai’s academic records and expressed willingness to provide transparency. However, the commission’s response did not address the concerns about ‘Prof’. Abdulai’s publication records, fueling speculation about the commission’s ability to regulate academic standards.
Implications for GTEC’s Credibility
The controversy comes as GTEC cracks down on unearned academic titles and unaccredited distance learning centers. Critics argue that GTEC’s campaign lacks credibility without transparency about its own leadership’s academic credentials. The commission’s inaction on ‘Prof’. Abdulai’s publication records has raised questions about its commitment to upholding academic integrity.
Call for Transparency
Ghanaians are demanding more transparency about Prof. Abdulai’s academic credentials and publications. The outcome of this controversy may have implications for GTEC’s credibility and the integrity of Ghana’s tertiary education sector. As the situation unfolds, one thing is clear: the public wants answers about Prof. Abdulai’s publication records and GTEC’s role in regulating academic standards.