Sofo Rashid Tanko-Computer, the acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC), dey address claims wey dey circulate say ein PhD from Kingsnow University be fake. He describe people wey dey question ein qualifications as “foolish” and say dem no deserve ein time.
Tanko-Computer address the matter during ein appearance for Joy Prime morning show. He respond to comments wey some people make for social media wey challenge the legitimacy of ein academic qualifications. Na inside television interview plus Joy News wey the mata come top on Wednesday morning.
“I get all the documents wey I need to prove say my PhD be legit,” na so Tanko-Computer talk. “People wey dey doubt me, dem be just wasters of time.”
The comments come after GTEC (Ghana Tertiary Education Commission) issue warning about the misuse of titles like “Doctor” and “Professor” by people wey no get proper qualifications. This issue dey draw national attention for recent months. Tanko-Computer first announce ein links to Kingsnow University for Facebook for December 11, 2016, where he talk say he obtain ein PhD from there.
E post for Facebook say: “Comrades, today I dey feel mixed feelings. We just lose crucial elections wey e take toll for me. I still dey figure out wetin go wrong. Emotionally disturbed. Kingsnow University don award Tanko Rashid the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration. Alhamdulilah, Allah is great!”
Concerns About Kingsnow University
Some people don raise concerns about the legitimacy of Kingsnow University itself, plus some saying say the university dey suspect. Dem dey question the university accreditation and the quality of ein programs.
Tanko-Computer ein Response
Despite the concerns, Tanko-Computer dey stand firm by ein qualifications. He dey insist say ein PhD be genuine and say he get all the necessary documentation to prove am. He dey dismiss the claims say ein certificate be fake as attempt to tarnish ein reputation.
Wetin be the Next Steps?
- GTEC go dey investigate the claims wey dey surround Kingsnow University and ein programs.
- Tanko-Computer go dey continue to defend ein qualifications and ein reputation.
- The public go dey watch as the mata dey unfold.