Accra, Ghana – A heated debate has erupted online regarding the academic credentials of ‘Professor’ Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai, Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Ghanaians are demanding transparency about his publications, particularly those that led to his promotion from Senior Lecturer to Associate Professor at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW).
Concerns Over Publication Record
Criticism centers around the scarcity of Prof. Jinapor’s publications online, with many questioning how he achieved associate professorship with limited visible research output. According to a report by Webbers Choice, Kwame Simpe Ofori, a petitioner, submitted a Right to Information request to GTEC’s Governing Board Chairman, seeking clarification on Prof. Jinapor’s academic qualifications and publications.
GTEC’s Response
In response, GTEC confirmed Prof. Jinapor’s academic records, highlighting his Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from West Virginia University and Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning from UEW. However, the commission’s response did not address concerns about his publication record ¹.
Associate Professor Title
Ghanaians are also pointing out that as an Associate Professor, Prof. Jinapor should not prefix his name with the title “Professor.” Many are calling for clarity on the academic promotion processes in Ghana’s tertiary education sector.
Implications for GTEC’s Campaign
The controversy comes as GTEC, under Prof. Jinapor’s leadership, 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.
A Mandate for Transparency
As the debate rages on, Ghanaians are demanding more transparency about Prof. Jinapor’s academic credentials and publications. The outcome of this controversy may have implications for GTEC’s campaign against academic dishonesty and the credibility of Ghana’s tertiary education sector.