By William Yaw Owusu
Thursday May 13, 2010
The Rector of Tamale Polytechnic, Dr. Yakubu Seidu Peligah says he has not indulged in any wrongdoing as far as the running of the polytechnic is concerned.
He said the polytechnic is running what he calls an ‘open door’ administration and would not hide anything from Ghanaians.
Dr. Peligah was reacting to a Daily Guide report published on March 15, 2010.
In the said publication, it was alleged that both teaching and non-teaching staff of the polytechnic were gearing up for what looked like an angry demonstration over the continuous stay in office of Dr. Peligah as the Rector, since his tenure elapsed on February, 28, 2010.
A letter from A. Issah Mahmudu solicitor for Dr. Peligah said “our client feels he should redeem his image not only as respected academic and administrator but also as a responsible and respected citizen who is held in high esteem by his peers and members of his community.”
“The said publication contained libelous material which has the effect of undermining the integrity and reputation of our client”.
Mr. Mahmudu in a telephone interview said the petition purported to have been sent to President John Evans Atta Mills and copied to Alex Tetteh-Enyo, Minister of Education does not exist.
“That document to the best of our knowledge does not exist”
He also said “the document even if it exists was not signed. We do not know the group which is purporting to have sent that document”.
He said nobody or group has voiced out concerns about the leadership style of Dr. Peligah saying “the polytechnic community are co-operative and supportive of the Rector”.
“The publication was an attempt to stir disaffection among the polytechnic community.”
Mr. Mahmudu admitted that the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) once investigated the Rector but said “we are not aware of any SFO report which has indicted the Rector of any involvement in any form of financial malfeasance.”
“The SFO investigated my client. I was his counsel. They did not find any wrong doing on his part. He is a clean man.”
On the issue of termination of appointments of some staff at the polytechnics, Mr. Mahmudu said “these are cases pending before the courts and we are awaiting the outcome”.
He said “there is no student or labour unrest. My client believes in freedom of association and things are going on as expected.”
Also see: www.dailyguideghana.com
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