Social media goes ‘savage’ over 'Sex for Grades' scandal

Social media users are having a good laugh over a BBC documentary that captures some lectures of University of Ghana –Legon and the University of Lagos, Nigeria involved in sex for grades scandal.

The act according to reports has been going on for years and it has affected the lives of many female students who go through trauma and have on several occasions considered suicide as a way out of the ‘shame’

Since the video hit social media, Ghanaians and Nigerians have voiced their anger at the actions of the lecturers while the majority of them, as usual, making a mockery of the situation, some even suggesting that swapping sex for grades is normal.

Most of the users think such an incident is not new only in higher institutions. It is a common practice in other sectors as long as getting the desired positions or promotions are concerned.

The teaser of the yet-to-be aired video has sparked a reaction among social media users and Actress Lydia Forson, Nana Aba Anamoah, Guru, and others outspoken celebrities on social media have had their take.

'Sex for grades' is a BBC Africa Eye undercover investigation into some academic institutions in West Africa which increasingly have been faced with allegations of sexual harassment by lecturers. This type of abuse is said to be endemic, but it’s almost never proven.

After gathering dozens of testimonies, BBC Africa Eye sent undercover journalists posing as students inside the University of Lagos and the University of Ghana.

Female reporters were sexually harassed, propositioned and put under pressure by senior lecturers at the institutions – all the while wearing secret cameras.

Here are a few of the tweets Ghanaweb.com has gathered, let's see how social media is making fun of the scandal:

University of Ghana lecturers today pic.twitter.com/zf2LFYLAy2

— Adwumawura(The Jobberman) (@kaymaafo) October 7, 2019

So basically what Dr. Butakor was saying was... pic.twitter.com/nsJ6tqxS0a

— beat Plug ????????????? (@plvgwill) October 7, 2019

Dr Butakor of University of Ghana Legon
Eiiiii Head of Side Guys Association ????????????????????????????

— Me Ho Twa, Wallabow You????????????? (@1tedbaker) October 7, 2019

Dr Butakor no do nothing! Simple qstn, Lemme be ur side guy, Yh?? It’s ur choice to agree or not! The man sef be gentle. As for the naija professor he get tactics pass mourinho ???????????????? #SexForGrades

— aLfaLfa (@AlfaTickles) October 7, 2019

My lecturer on leave in the village, when he got the news that BBC Africa about to release #SexForGrades Video.
His reaction ???????? ???? pic.twitter.com/if00qQ8vD4

— ???????????????? BBNAIJA SNIPER???? (@plateaupikin) October 6, 2019

Tbh, some students lowkey don't like this campaign. It's bad market for them.#SexForGrades pic.twitter.com/dVDLdNR7JB

— E L O N E L #BBNaija (@iam_elonel) October 6, 2019

Praying For Forgiveness before Smooching Students breast.. Dr. Boniface #SexForGrades pic.twitter.com/9q2EF1VxKM

— Kay ???? (@Kaypoisson1) October 7, 2019

A whole lecturer is begging to be a side nigga na you Kofi with 1.5 GPA, you want to be a main nigga. Are you ok? #SexForGrades

— Dr. Ayigbe Borla Bird ???????? (@Mr_Ceyram) October 7, 2019

Watching #SexForGrades video, i now know Nigerian men don't know how to vibe women. What is turn of the lights, lock the door and i will kiss u for minute. Are you serious in Nigeria? ????????????

— Dr. Ayigbe Borla Bird ???????? (@Mr_Ceyram) October 7, 2019

#SexForGrades

Just took note of this guy. Let's keep an eye on him in 3 years time. He will likely be in the next exposé video. pic.twitter.com/iXz0E3i4Nd

— Gary #JoySports (@garyalsmith) October 7, 2019