The acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), Sofo Rashid Tanko-Computer, dey vehemently deny allegations say ein PhD from Kingsnow University be fake. He describe those wey dey question ein credentials as "foolish" and say dem no deserve ein time.
Tanko-Computer respond to comments wey dey circulate for social media wey dey challenge the legitimacy of ein academic qualifications for television interview plus Joy News on Wednesday morning. He address the matter during ein appearance on Joy Prime’s morning show.
"I get PhD from Kingsnow University, and e no be fake," Tanko-Computer state emphatically. "Those wey dey talk say e be fake, dem be foolish people wey I no go waste my time on top."
Concerns about unverified academic titles don draw national attention for recent months. On April 7, 2025, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) issue warning about the misuse of titles like “Doctor” and “Professor” by individuals wey no get recognised qualifications.
Tanko-Computer first announce ein links to Kingsnow University on December 11, 2016, for Facebook, where he say he obtain PhD from the university. He even share ein graduation announcement, thanking ein family and Prof Alex for their support.
Despite the denial, some Ghanaians still dey question the legitimacy of ein PhD, citing concerns about Kingsnow University. The controversy surrounding Tanko-Computer ein academic qualifications dey continue to generate debate and discussion for social media.
The issue of fake certificates dey become big problem for Ghana, and authorities dey try hard to clamp down on am. People dey call for thorough investigation into Tanko-Computer ein PhD to establish the truth once and for all.
Wetin Be Kingsnow University?
Kingsnow University be private university wey dey operate online. Information about the university dey available for their website, but some people dey question ein credibility.
The Way Forward
- Transparency and accountability dey important for public office holders.
- Accusations of academic fraud need proper investigation.
- The public get right to know if officials get the qualifications wey dem claim.