Professor Ransford Gyampo, CEO of the Ghana Shippers’ Authority and prominent political science lecturer, has broken his silence on swirling allegations of impropriety, firmly dismissing claims of nepotistic recruitment and lavish travel spending as “malicious and unfounded.”
In a detailed public statement titled “Responding to Baseless Allegations Against Me,” Prof. Gyampo directly addressed recent accusations gaining traction on social media and some radio platforms, calling them part of a larger political campaign to smear his image.
At the center of the controversy is an allegation that he facilitated the recruitment of 30 individuals—predominantly women—into the Shippers’ Authority. But Prof. Gyampo rebutted the claim, stating that the recruitment process is outsourced and independent of his office.
“I have not recruited 28 women and two men as being alleged. Recruitment is handled by a professional third-party agency with no interference from my end,” he clarified.
Turning to allegations about excessive travel, Gyampo explained that his role occasionally requires international representation but insisted that his record reflects restraint and fiscal responsibility.
“Out of 38 official travel opportunities, I have honoured only four, and each was undertaken with prior clearance from the Chief of Staff,” he said.
He took particular pride in stating that unlike many high-ranking public officials, he travels in economy class.
“I have never flown business or first class. I remain the only CEO in Ghana who flies on an economy ticket,” he declared, adding that he is prepared to provide boarding passes as evidence.
Prof. Gyampo, known for his sharp commentary on governance, suggested that the attacks were not new but a continuation of efforts to discredit him due to his outspokenness—particularly against the former government.
“These are orchestrated attempts to tarnish my image because I have consistently spoken against bad governance,” he noted.
To counter the campaign against him, Gyampo revealed that legal proceedings have already begun.
“My lawyers—and some others who have volunteered—are taking action against the originators of these false allegations,” he said, adding that litigation will begin this week.
Despite the public storm, the academic-turned-administrator pledged to stay focused on his mission and refused to be deterred by what he described as a smear campaign.
“I remain committed to speaking my mind on national issues and doing my job—promoting the interests of Ghanaian shippers—with integrity and passion,” he said.
He closed by reaffirming his credibility and the public trust he holds: “I will not betray the confidence Ghanaians have in me.”
