Ferdinand | Education Ghana | February 21 | GTEC Hands Over Royal Nursing College Proprietress to Police for Prosecution
Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) , Prof. Augustin Ocloo, confirms that the wife of the Director of Royal Nursing College has been handed over to police for prosecution following accreditation breaches.
The Deputy Director-General, Prof. Augustin Ocloo, has disclosed that the wife of the Director of has been handed over to the police for prosecution.
According to Prof. Ocloo, the woman, who is also the proprietress of a Montessori school affiliated with the college, is being processed for legal action in connection with regulatory breaches uncovered during investigations into the institution’s operations.
Escalation of Regulatory Action
The development follows the recent closure of Royal Nursing College after it was found to be operating without proper accreditation. The Council had earlier ordered the shutdown of the institution, a move that left more than 800 students stranded.
Prof. Ocloo indicated that the decision to involve law enforcement forms part of GTEC’s commitment to enforcing compliance within the tertiary education sector. He stressed that operating an educational institution without the requisite accreditation undermines quality assurance and places students at significant risk.
Legal and Regulatory Implications
Under Ghana’s tertiary education framework, institutions must obtain and maintain valid accreditation before admitting students or running programmes. Failure to comply can result in sanctions, including closure and prosecution.
The case now shifts from administrative enforcement to criminal proceedings, as the police take over investigations to determine the appropriate legal consequences.
Call for Due Diligence
Education analysts say the incident underscores the need for prospective students and parents to verify the accreditation status of institutions before enrolment. GTEC has repeatedly advised the public to consult its official database of accredited institutions.
The Council is expected to provide further updates as the legal process unfolds.
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