A recent petition has been submitted to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) raising serious concerns about the continued engagement of retired Police Officer Dr Benjamin Agordzo as a lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). 

The petitioner, Kojo Otchere a concerned Ghanaian, highlighted alarming public comments made by Dr Agordzo that were broadcast nationwide. 

These remarks, deemed inflammatory, reportedly incited junior officers of the Ghana Police Service against the Inspector-General of Police, Dr George Akuffo Dampare. 

The petitioner expressed deep concern over the potential implications of such commentary on national security and institutional stability.

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

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

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

The petition further reveals that an investigation into Dr Agordzo’s professional background unearthed 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 under demoted rank following a lawful conviction on six counts of misconduct. 

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

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

Leadership lecturers, it was argued, should exemplify integrity and discipline, qualities that appear inconsistent with Dr Agordzo’s past and present behaviour. 

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

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