GIFEC CEO Rashid-Computer In Trouble Over Alleged 'Fake' PhD
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Eiii, trouble dey o! President Mahama dey under pressure to sack the CEO of Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), Tanko Rashid-Computer. One private citizen, Odeneho Kwaku Takyi, wey dem know as Sir Obama, don formally beg President Mahama make he fire Mr. Rashid-Computer sake of say he dey accused of holding 'fake' PhD.
Sir Obama talk say Mr. Rashid-Computer, wey be Deputy Director of Elections and IT for NDC, dey carry fraudulent PhD wey he claim say he get from Kinsnow University for America for 2016. According to the petition wey he send go Jubilee House on June 12, 2025, Kinsnow University no dey accredited and e no even dey exist!
"This thing wey dey happen be serious breach of public trust and big scandal of academic fraud. E dey against the 1992 Constitution and the Code of Conduct 2025 for public officials," na so the petition dey read.
Sir Obama even attach the findings from his investigation wey show say Kinsnow University no dey the United States or any other place for this world. He talk say the university no dey list among the accredited institutions for U.S. dem no see am for any database wey dey show universities wey dem recognize for America.
The petition also mention letter wey Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) write give Mr. Rashid-Computer, telling am say make he stop using the 'Dr.' title after dem question the legitimacy of his PhD. This matter dey hot o! We go keep you updated as e dey unfold.
Reactions to the Allegations
So far, Mr. Rashid-Computer has not publicly commented on the allegations. This silence has fueled further speculation and debate among the public and political circles.
Implications for GIFEC
- The allegations could affect the credibility of GIFEC.
- It raises questions about the vetting process for public appointments.
- It highlights the need for stricter verification of academic credentials.