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A 34-year-old visually impaired PhD applicant, Isaac Anin Baah, is preparing to take legal action against the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) after the university unexpectedly withdrew his admission without providing any explanation. Baah, who had previously completed a Master’s degree at KNUST, suspects that the decision may have been influenced by discrimination against his visual impairment.
Baah had applied to pursue a PhD in Public Health at KNUST and initially received an admission offer. However, the offer was later revoked, leaving him in a state of confusion and frustration. Despite multiple attempts to seek clarification from the university, including several letters sent by his lawyer, KNUST failed to provide any reason for the withdrawal of his admission.
In an interview with Channel One News, Baah expressed his disappointment with the university’s actions. “I tried to seek clarification from the dean at the School of Public Health, but he couldn’t give me any reason. My lawyer wrote several letters seeking clarification, but still, they didn’t answer,” Baah stated.
Baah is now seeking GH¢1 million in damages for the stress and lost scholarship opportunities caused by the incident. He explained that his decision to pursue legal action was driven by the university’s lack of communication and refusal to provide an explanation for the revocation of his admission.
KNUST has since acknowledged that there were lapses in the admission process. University Relations Officer, Dr. Norris Bekoe, confirmed that the university has been served with a writ and explained that the issue has been rectified, allowing Baah to continue with the admission process. However, Baah’s legal challenge remains ongoing as he seeks a formal explanation from the court.
The case has sparked discussions about the treatment of persons with disabilities in higher education and the need for institutions to ensure fairness and transparency in their processes.
