Ghana High Commission proceeds with UK PhD scholars’ verification, oath-taking amid pushback
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom remains firm on executing a controversial verification and oath-taking exercise for doctoral candidates funded by the state. High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson confirmed the initiative will proceed despite fierce pushback from scholar representatives who label the mandate as both unnecessary […]
The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom is persisting with a verification and oath-taking process for Ghanaian PhD scholars funded by the state, despite significant pushback from scholar representatives. High Commissioner Sabah Zita Benson affirmed that the initiative will proceed, despite critics labeling it as unnecessary and discriminatory.
The policy aims to ensure scholars return to Ghana immediately after completing their academic programs, a requirement already stipulated in their binding legal agreements. The High Commission maintains that the verification process is within the legal framework established by the original scholarship terms and serves as a fiscal safeguard for taxpayers.
Scholars have countered with demands for the clearance of overdue tuition fees, monthly stipends, and job placement guarantees, citing issues with the timing of these grievances relative to the tenure of previous scholarship administrators. The Ghana High Commission remains firm on its stance, warning against attempts to influence state policy through ultimatums and emphasizing the necessity of the verification process for protecting public resources.
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