The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed the Vice Chancellor of Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU) in the Upper East Region, Prof. Erasmus Samuel Alnaa, to resume duty with immediate effect, even as investigations into alleged breaches of procurement laws continue.
In a letter dated May 4, 2026, signed by GTEC Director-General Prof. Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai and intercepted by Dreamz News, the Commission said its directive supersedes all earlier communications from the university’s Council, which had placed Prof. Alnaa on suspension.
His troubles began on December 12, 2025, when the Council Chairman issued a directive for him to proceed on accumulated leave. This was followed by a re-directive on January 22, 2026, and a formal suspension from office on February 16, 2026, pending investigation into alleged breaches of the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) as amended, and the Public Financial Management Act, 2016 (Act 921).
The Commission however directed that Prof. Alnaa return to his post while the investigations run their course, making clear that his absence from office should not delay the administration of the university.
“The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission directs you [Prof. Erasmus Samuel Alnaa] to resume work as the Vice Chancellor of Bolgatanga Technical University with immediate effect, while the investigations into the alleged breaches of procurement continue,” the letter stated.
GTEC assured Prof. Alnaa that steps would be taken to address any residual issues at the university in due time, urging his usual cooperation.
The letter was copied to the Minister of Education, the BTU Council Chairman, the Chairman of VCTU-G, the Chairman of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Education, and the Registrar of BTU.
