Prof. Gyampo Dismisses Allegations of Misconduct as Politically Motivated
Professor Ransford Gyampo, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority, has strongly denied allegations circulating on social media that accuse him of unauthorized recruitment and extravagant foreign travel. In a public statement titled “Responding to Baseless Allegations Against Me,” he described the claims as politically motivated and part of a wider agenda to silence his outspoken stance on governance.
He clarified that he has no role in staff recruitment at the Authority, emphasizing that hiring is managed by an external agency through a transparent process. On the issue of foreign trips, Prof. Gyampo explained that though his role sometimes demands travel, he had only undertaken four out of 38 official opportunities, each approved by the Chief of Staff. He also pointed out that he travels strictly on economy tickets, distinguishing himself as the only CEO in Ghana who does so.
Taking legal steps against those spreading the false claims, Prof. Gyampo said several lawyers have taken up the matter to ensure accountability. He reaffirmed his commitment to national service and vowed not to be silenced by smear campaigns, declaring that he would continue speaking up on important national issues while staying focused on advocating for the interests of Ghanaian shippers.
Full statement below:
RESPONDING TO BASELESS ALLEGATIONS AGAINST ME
1. My attention has been drawn to some allegations made against me on some radio stations and on social media. I wish to thank all my admirers, well-wishers, and teaming supporters all over the world on social media, for calling on me to ignore and not to respond. But unfortunately, lies become truth in the psyche of many people when they aren’t corrected. So, I plead that I am allowed to respond, not to the already known grand scheme against me because of my vociferousness against bad governance in the previous regime, but merely as a way to set the records straight.
2. I have not recruited 28 women and two men as being alleged. I am not in charge of recruitment at my workplace. Recruitment over the years, I am told, has been done professionally by a private outsourced agency that follows a rigorous selection process.
3. Part of my work require that I travel and out of the over 38 opportunities, I have only honored 4 and these were with the expressed approval and permission from the Chief of Staff. Anyone can check for the evidence.
4. I have never travelled on First Class or Business class. I remain the only CEO in Ghana who travels on ECONOMY TICKET. Again, the evidence of my boarding passes for all the four trips are there
5. My Lawyers and other lawyers I don’t even know, have taken over the matter and would deal with the individuals behind the baseless allegations, this week.
6. I assure all that I know the public confidence in me, and I won’t do anything to betray the trust reposed in me. All must also be assured that baseless allegations have never been enough to silent me. I would remain myself and would always speak my mind on every national issue while focusing on my core job of championing the interest of shippers forcefully and proactively.
Thanks to all.
