By Klutse Gamor In recent weeks, Ghana’s academic space has been roiled by a heated debate following the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s (GTEC) directive that Mr. Richard Kofi Asiedu—CEO of the St. Andrew Group of Schools and a decorated education advocate—cease using the title “Professor.” At issue is his honorary […]
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Awutu Senya East MCE’s Alleged Interference Undermines Grassroots Governance
In what appears to be a blatant attack on the democratic mandate of an elected Assembly Member, disturbing reports from the Kasoa Bus Station in the Awutu Senya East Municipality point to a calculated effort by the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Seth Banini Sewornu, to frustrate the work of Zakaria […]
GTEC’s Crackdown on Academic Title Misuse: The Case of “Prof.” Richard Kofi Asiedu
By Stephen Apolima | 18 June, 2025 Accra, Ghana – In a bold and necessary move to uphold the sanctity of Ghana’s academic space, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally cautioned [Central Regional Chairman of the NDC], Mr. Richard Kofi Asiedu, CEO of the St. Andrews Group of […]
From Compliance to Commitment: ESG and the Reinvention of African Higher Education
By Dr. Christian Sewordor Mensah, Co-Chair, ICESDA 2025 As the world pivots toward sustainable transformation, Africa’s higher education institutions stand at a unique crossroad. Once seen as ivory towers of instruction, our universities and colleges are now being called to a new mandate: to lead by example in shaping a […]
Ghana’s Economy: From “Junk” to “Promising” – A Clear Choice Emerges
For too long, Ghanaians have been subjected to empty promises and questionable spending, particularly under the previous administration. We, and many others, consistently raised concerns about the trajectory of our economy, warning that precious time and material resources were being squandered on unnecessary talk and profligate expenditures. Our message was […]







