Hanan-Confidence Abdul Clashes with Dr. Frank Bannor Over Malik Basintale's Academic Credentials

A fierce social media clash between Hanan-Confidence Abdul, a Ghanaian healthcare practitioner and political activist affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called out Dr. Frank Bannor, an economist and communication member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). 

Hanan’s statement, posted on social media, accuses Dr. Bannor of lacking intelligence and attacking her credibility.

The Incident and Exchange:

The controversy started when Dr. Bannor shared a post questioning the authenticity of Malik Basintale's academic credentials. In his post, Dr. Bannor wrote, “Can you also tell Basintale to post his verified degree certificate?” This seemed to refer to the ongoing rumors about Basintale’s qualifications, which had been previously questioned.

Hanan responded harshly to Dr. Bannor’s comment, calling him a "childish" and "inferiority complex-ridden" individual. She said:

"Childish Frank Bannor! You must be battling a severe inferiority complex to even engage in this petty show-off."

Hanan's Scathing Criticism of Bannor:

In her post, Hanan went on to criticize Dr. Bannor’s academic background, particularly his degree from Garden City University College. She alleged that some students at the university used to engage in questionable academic practices, such as writing their end-of-semester exams without proper supervision.

Some colleagues who attended Garden City used to write their end-of-semester exams right in the wards—no proper supervision, just free-for-all discussions and answer-sharing. In their final year, when the school decided the last semester exams would be held at Batco, the majority boycotted them. Why? Because they’d grown too comfortable with the academic free pass they had enjoyed for years.

Hanan continued by saying that Dr. Bannor's academic achievements, including his First Class degree, did not impress her. She said that the intellectual credibility of people like Sammy Gyamfi—who has also critiqued Dr. Bannor’s economic views—far surpassed his.

We’ve listened to you on TV countless times, and frankly, individuals with zero background in economics have demonstrated deeper insight and sounder reasoning than you ever have. Sammy Gyamfi, for instance, took proper care of your diapers when you made a mess of economics not long ago on Metro TV.

Abdul also took issue with Dr. Bannor’s frequent use of flawed economic theories, calling them "voodoo economics" and dismissing his ideas as nonsensical. She questioned his intellectual ability, implying that even a dropout from the University of Ghana would have more credibility than a summa cum laude graduate of Garden City University.

Take this from me: a sophomore, or even first-year economics dropout from the University of Ghana (yes, I'm granting you the 'Malik Basintale dropout theory') holds more gravitas than a summa cum laude graduate from your university.

The Message About Academic Credentials:

Hanan also addressed the ongoing debate about academic credentials in general, stating that degrees do not define a person’s intelligence. She made a point that even Ivy League graduates have faltered in leadership roles in the past.

CERTIFICATES DO NOT THINK FOR THEIR OWNERS. That’s precisely why even Ivy League-trained managers messed us up not too long ago.

She wrapped up her post by dismissing Dr. Bannor’s attempts to impress others with his academic title, advising him to stop fighting to convince people of his intelligence.

Frank, the sun does not struggle to shine. You are not the sun. You’re not even a resemblance of it during an eclipse. So stop fighting so hard to convince us you’re intelligent. We’ve seen even genuine First Class certificates from proper universities being used to wrap groundnuts.

Finally, she directly addressed Dr. Bannor, telling him either to come back with better arguments or "go and sit down."

The Bigger Context:

The clash between Hanan-Confidence Abdul and Dr. Frank Bannor has sparked significant discussion, especially in the context of the circulating rumors regarding the academic credentials of various political figures. The comment about Malik Basintale’s degree and the subsequent debate highlights the ongoing tension in Ghanaian politics, where accusations of dishonesty and corruption frequently arise, particularly concerning politicians’ qualifications.

As the dispute continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether it will escalate further or serve as a mere passing exchange between two prominent figures. What is clear is that the clash has opened up deeper conversations about education, integrity, and the role of academic credentials in Ghana’s political discourse.

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