EP59: Sex for Grades in Ghana and Nigeria II BBC documentary - a podcast by Nana Kwame

The BBC in conjunction with Private Eye released a documentary about sex for grades in two of the most prestigious universities in West Africa namely University of Ghana (UG), Legon in Ghana and University of Lagos  (UNILAG) in Nigeria.  The claim Universities in Nigeria and Ghana have been plagued by stories of sexual  harassment by lecturers and professors for decades. Allegations include  a wide array of abuses, from blackmailing students for sex in exchange  for marks and admission to lewd comments and grooming.

The documentary used undercover reports to show lecturers propositioning potential students for sex. Dr Boniface of UNILAG and Prof Gyampo of UG were the key culprits caught on camera. Prof Gyampo denies the allegation and claims that he will sue the BBC while Dr Boniface who is also a pastor is said to have attempted suicide following the release of the documentary.

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