UG management initiates probe into conduct of Gyampo, Domfeh in viral video

The management of the University of Ghana (UG) has initiated internal processes against Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers Authority, and Dr George Domfeh following an altercation between the two.

The two individuals, both senior members of the institution, came under public criticism after a video of them exchanging insults on national television went viral.

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Reacting to the incident, which occurred on November 15, 2025, the University said it has begun internal procedures to review the conduct of the two individuals, described as “senior members”, to determine appropriate disciplinary actions.

“Management of the University of Ghana has noted a widely circulated video which captured Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr George Domfeh, both Senior Members of the University, in a confrontation during a media engagement on The Key Points, a current affairs programme on TV3, on Saturday, 15th November 2025. The video shows a panel discussion that degenerated into a personal and heated exchange between the two.

“Management has, in accordance with the University of Ghana Statutes (2024) and the Code of Conduct for Academic Senior Members (2011), triggered internal processes to review the conduct of the two Senior Members and take necessary disciplinary actions,” a statement dated Friday, November 21, 2025, and signed by management read.

The University reminded staff and students that it expects all members of the community to act professionally and with integrity to avoid damaging the institution’s reputation.

“The University demands high standards of professionalism, integrity and decorum from all faculty and staff, and expects all members of the University community to uphold these values in both public and private engagements. Management remains committed to safeguarding the dignity of the University and preserving public confidence in the institution,” it added.

Meanwhile, Professor Gyampo and Dr Domfeh have announced their reconciliation.

Dr Domfeh first disclosed the development in a Facebook post on Wednesday, November 20, 2025, stating that they had both accepted responsibility after further discussions.

“Professor Gyampo acknowledged that he regrets his commentary against my person, which was distasteful and defamatory, especially considering our longstanding collegial relationship. I, in turn, admitted that I went so hard with my comments about his person in response to his position on my commentary; we have sincerely apologised to each other.

“We have mutually agreed to put this episode behind us and move forward with renewed respect for each other. As public intellectuals, we remain committed to engaging in serious national discourse without allowing disagreements to degenerate into personal animosity,” he wrote.

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Professor Gyampo responded to the post shortly after, confirming the reconciliation.

He rejected the claim of defamation but accepted the apology, writing, “You know I didn’t defame or attack anybody, but Dr Domfeh, apology accepted. Please, please, please, let’s let go. He’s still my brother.”

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