University Of Ghana ‘Bans’ Two Of Its Lecturers Captured In “S3x for Grades” Exposé

The University of Ghana, Legon has interdicted two lectures Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Kwame Butakor after they were fingered in the BBC documentary released yesterday.

In an earlier report, we detailed how the chairperson of the anti-sexual harassment committee of the University of Ghana (UG), Dr. Margaret Amoakohene refuted all allegations made against the two, saying that there is no evidence that shows that they slept with the students to give them better grades.

Well, according to the News Release by the University, the decision by the University authorities to interdict Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr Paul Kwame Butakor is to allow a proper investigation into the matter and take further actions.

Read the full release below:

“NEWS RELEASE

RE: BBC DOCUMENTARY ‘SEX FOR GRADES’ UNDERCOVER IN WEST AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

The University of Ghana’s attention has been drawn to a BBC documentary entitled ‘Sex for Grades’ Undercover in West African Universities fully aired in the evening of October 7, 2019. We would like to state unequivocally that the University places great importance on issues of sexual harassment and misconduct, and condemn any of such acts.

Given that commitment, the Business and Executive Committee of the University has taken a decision to interdict Prof. Ransford Gyampo and Dr. Paul Kwame Butakor, the two lecturers featured in the documentary to allow for further investigations into the matter. In line with University regulations, the two will be invited by the Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee in the next few days to assist with further investigations into the BBC documentary.

While the University of Ghana believes sexual harassment is fundamentally about exploiting power imbalance and voicelessness, we also understand the harmful impact it has on individuals, families and institutions. It is for this reason that the University has taken steps to encourage students and employees to report any form of sexual harassment and misconduct, and has also instituted measures to punish anyone found guilty of the offence. In all instances where the University has been provided with information and/or evidence of sexual harassment or misconduct, our Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee has investigated the matter, interviewed the parties involved, and after making a determination, we have applied the appropriate sanctions as outlined in the policy, including dismissals. The University will prosecute the current matter under investigation, in addition to all outstanding cases before the Committee.

We would like to state emphatically that the University of Ghana does not and will not shield any employee or student found to have engaged in sexual harassment or misconduct. No member of the University is considered above the law.

The University would like to assure all members of the university community, including students, employees, our stakeholders and the public that it will continue to actively fight against sexual harassment/misconduct, and other acts of indiscipline. Further, to assure members of the university community and the public that the University of Ghana will use the existing structures to handle all matters of sexual harassment and misconduct, while protecting the rights of the victims.

Meanwhile, members of the University community are reminded of the provisions of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Policy, and also encouraged to report any acts of sexual harassment and misconduct accordingly. To facilitate this process, additional communication channels have been created; Telephone: 050-736-8053 Email: [email protected]

Stella A. Amoa

Director of Public Affairs

October 8, 2019

Submitted by: Public Affairs

(saa/08/10/19)”.

This latest development will make a number of people happy for the simple reason that bad deeds are punishable in this country notwithstanding one’s status.

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