In a bold move that has sparked intense debate, the Teaching Faculty of Kumasi Technical University (TUTAG-KsTU) has fired back against what they call a relentless social media attack on their Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gabriel Dwomoh. But here's where it gets controversial: Is this a legitimate call for accountability or a personal vendetta disguised as public advocacy? Let’s dive in.
The faculty has issued a strongly worded statement urging Nana Yaw Acheampong, the petitioner, to halt his social media campaign, which they claim is damaging the university’s reputation and undermining its leadership. According to TUTAG-KsTU, while citizens have every right to demand transparency from public institutions, such efforts must be rooted in genuine public interest, not personal grievances.
And this is the part most people miss: The faculty argues that Acheampong’s approach is not only unproductive but also harmful to the university’s growth and progress. They point to a petition dated December 11, 2025, titled 'Request to Investigate the Academic Credentials of Professor Gabriel Dwomoh,' which gained traction on social media after being addressed to the Governing Council. The petition cited a November 5, 2025, communiqué from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC), which stated that certificates from certain institutions, including Universidad Empresarial de Costa Rica (UNEM), where Dwomoh studied, were not recognized.
However, the faculty counters that the GTEC communiqué never labeled the certificates as fake or fraudulently obtained. 'The petition lacks merit and should never have been entertained,' they assert. They further highlight that Acheampong himself admitted to reviewing Dwomoh’s academic profile on the university’s website, where his credentials are publicly listed. If he believed the GTEC communiqué supported his claims, they argue, the proper recourse would have been the courts, not a 'media-driven campaign.'
Here’s the kicker: Following Acheampong’s latest publication on January 6, 2026, the faculty is now calling for the disbandment of the investigative committee set up to examine the matter. 'Its work is unnecessary and a waste of institutional resources,' they declare. They also question the petitioner’s motives, particularly his insistence that Dwomoh should step aside during the investigation. 'Is it always necessary for an official to step down simply because an investigation is underway, especially when the official cannot interfere with the process?' they ask.
The faculty reassures the public that all KsTU staff and faculty credentials have been validated by GTEC. 'There is no faculty member whose academic credentials have not been verified,' they emphasize. While the university is willing to provide information upon clear requests, they argue that the Governing Council cannot be compelled to reinvestigate established matters without new evidence.
But here’s the broader concern: The faculty worries that the media frenzy and public announcement of the investigative committee have unfairly painted Ghana’s academia as rife with fake degrees. 'This misleading impression is deeply troubling,' they note. They also criticize GTEC’s communication regarding UNEM, calling it 'deeply unfortunate and a disservice to higher education in Ghana.'
The statement was jointly signed by Dr. Bismark Quarku Parker, Chairman, and Prof. Abdul-Aziz Abdul-Rahaman, Secretary.
Now, we want to hear from you: Do you think Acheampong’s campaign is a legitimate call for accountability, or does the faculty have a point about personal motives? And what does this case say about the role of social media in public discourse? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
