Management of the Koforidua Technical University (KTU) has issued a detailed response to a Facebook post by prominent Ghanaian journalist Nana Aba Anamoah, addressing concerns about the university’s medical examination requirements for first-year students.

The post, titled "Koforidua Technical University, Why," published on June 12, 2024, raised questions about the fees associated with the mandatory medical exams.

In their rejoinder, KTU’s Public Relations Officer, Victoria A. Kuusangyele, expressed regret that the post conveyed a one-sided narrative without input from university authorities.

KTU criticized the reliance on information from an anonymous individual claiming to be a student, suggesting that it unfairly damaged the institution's reputation, which has been built over 27 years.

The university clarified that the medical examination is a standard requirement for all first-year students, a practice common across tertiary institutions.

KTU stated that due to the absence of X-ray facilities at their university clinic, students must undergo X-ray examinations at accredited health centres, which charge a fee. The university emphasized that it does not determine these fees and rejected accusations of extortion.

"The University Clinic has no X-ray facilities. Therefore, students are allowed to undertake the X-ray examinations at accredited Health Centres equipped with the facilities at a fee. Please note that Koforidua Technical University does not determine the fees being charged by the service providers and therefore the claim of extortion is a figment of imagination of the nameless individual,” the statement read.

KTU reiterated its commitment to providing high-quality technical education and developing career-focused skills in collaboration with industry partners. The university requested that their response be published to offer a balanced perspective to the public.

The university also encouraged future verification of facts with authorized university officials before publishing sensitive matters to ensure accurate and fair reporting.