Professor Ransford Gyampo, a senior lecturer at the University of Ghana, has reignited controversy surrounding the 2019 BBC "Sex for Grades" documentary, alleging it was a politically motivated scheme to tarnish his reputation. Speaking on 3FM’s 92.7 radio program, Gyampo stated, "Sex for Grades scandal was a political orchestration to discredit me. The NPP did not orchestrate it," distancing the NPP from the plot he claims targeted him.
The "Sex for Grades" investigation, conducted by BBC Africa Eye in collaboration with BBC Pidgin, exposed sexual harassment by lecturers at prominent West African universities, including the University of Ghana. The 2019 documentary featured undercover footage allegedly showing Gyampo making inappropriate advances toward a reporter posing as a student, including proposing marriage and asking to kiss her at a mall. Following the exposé, the University of Ghana suspended Gyampo and another lecturer, Dr. Paul Kwame Butakor, to investigate the allegations. Gyampo was later cleared of wrongdoing by the university, though the scandal left a lasting mark on his reputation.
Gyampo’s recent comments on 3FM have sparked a heated debate on social media. Some X users expressed skepticism and frustration, with questioning the scope of the BBC investigation: "If you had been the target of the investigation, why didn’t the BBC journalist narrow the scope to only UG, Ghana?" Others, like , criticized Gyampo’s integrity, referencing his alleged remarks in the documentary: "Asking a student if she’s been kissed violently before. Are you a reproductive health teacher?" Meanwhile, defended Gyampo, claiming a survey within his department at the University of Ghana would find no evidence of harassment or ethical breaches.
The professor has maintained his innocence since the scandal broke. In 2019, he threatened to sue the BBC for defamation, arguing the documentary misrepresented his actions. In a 2020 interview with GhanaWeb, Gyampo revealed his wife viewed the ordeal as "a divine intervention to draw me closer to God," suggesting the scandal strengthened his personal resolve.
Public reaction remains divided. Some Ghanaians, like , accused Gyampo of underestimating public intelligence: "You still think Ghanaians are stupid, just as you deceived everyone to be neutral to solicit for a position in Government." Others, such as , labeled him a "known culprit" on campus for allegedly harassing female students.
The "Sex for Grades" documentary continues to be a polarizing topic in Ghana, raising broader questions about accountability, academic integrity, and the intersection of politics and education. Gyampo’s latest claims have only deepened the controversy, leaving many to wonder if the full truth behind the scandal will ever come to light.