Agordzo unfit to be UPSA lecturer due to police misconduct – Petitioner to GTEC

A recent petition has been submitted to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) raising serious concerns over retired police officer Dr. Benjamin Agordzo’s continued involvement as a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).

The petitioner, Kojo Otchere, a concerned Ghanaian, highlighted alarming public comments by Dr. Agordzo, which was broadcast nationwide.

These remarks, deemed inflammatory, allegedly incited junior officers of the Ghana Police Service against the Superintendent of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Steamers.

The petitioner expressed deep concern about the potential consequences of such comments on national security and institutional stability.

In a video that has been widely circulated on local television and social media, Dr. Agordzo making statements advocating insubordination among police personnel.

He is quoted as saying, “Some police officers will mobilize and drive him (IGP) out of office, mark my words.” Such remarks, according to the petitioner, represent a dangerous disregard for discipline in a hierarchical institution like the police.

Considering Dr. Agordzo’s current role as a leadership educator, these comments were described as highly irresponsible and contrary to the values ​​expected of an academic mentor responsible for shaping future leaders.

The petition further reveals that an investigation by Dr. Agordzo’s professional background revealed troubling details.

Through a Right to Information (RTI) request, it was discovered that Dr. Agordzo had a history of professional misconduct during his time in the Ghana Police Service.

Notably, he was removed from the service and later reinstated at a degraded rank following a legal conviction for six counts of misconduct.

Such a track record, the petitioner argued, raises questions about his suitability to teach management and ethics in a respected public institution.

The petitioner emphasized that Dr. Agordzo’s documented misconduct and recent inflammatory remarks are incompatible with the reputation and goals of a prestigious university like UPSA.

Leadership educators, it was argued, should exemplify integrity and discipline, qualities that seem incompatible with Dr. Agordzo’s past and present conduct.

The petition urged the GTEC to critically review Dr. Agordzo’s role at UPSA and consider his suitability for employment in any public academic institution.

The petitioner expressed the hope that the Commission would act decisively to uphold the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system and ensure that future generations are mentored by individuals whose conduct conforms to the highest ethical standards.