The Management of the Sunyani Technical University (STU) in the Bono Region has categorically denied a claim in some sections of the media that the Pro-Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Justice Solomon Korantwi-Barimah’s PhD is ‘fake.’
In a press release signed by the Head of Public Relations of the institution, Dickson Kyere Duah stated “We categorically deny this unfounded claim and urge the general public to disregard any such malicious publications. ”
The statement further stated that “The STU Management is therefore asking all those spreading this falsehood to desist from further spreading the disinformation and character assassination in their own interest.”
According to the press release, “This baseless allegation that Professor Korantwi-Barimah possesses a ‘fake PhD’ is not only defamatory but also a calculated attempt to tarnish the hard-won reputation of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and the STU.”
It further explained that “STU sponsored Professor Korantwi-Barimah to pursue a Doctoral Degree at the Tshwane University of Technology in South Africa, where he obtained a Doctor of Technology Degree (D-Tech) in Human Resource Management through rigorous academic training that meets international standards.”
“Subsequently, this academic qualification was evaluated and confirmed by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) as comparable to a Doctoral Degree awarded by any recognized tertiary institution in Ghana, ” the press release said.
STU Management also explained that it is provided in the Scheme of Service for staff of Technical Universities in Ghana that, “an applicant for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor must have a terminal degree (PhD) or its equivalent …”, adding that it was based on this clause, among other requirements, that the Pro-VC was promoted to Professorial status.
The release said the false narrative being spread in the media is not only an affront to the PRO-Vice Chancellor but also an attack on the integrity of STU and its leadership.
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