Was a National TV Debate Turned Ugly Deliberately Edited to Smear a Lecturer's Reputation?
A heated exchange between two University of Ghana lecturers, Professor Ransford Gyampo and Dr. George Domfeh, has sparked outrage and raised questions about media ethics. The incident, broadcast on TV3's The Key Points show, quickly went viral, but Dr. Domfeh alleges a sinister twist. In a Facebook post on November 16, 2025, he claims the footage was selectively edited to portray him negatively, conveniently omitting the moment Professor Gyampo allegedly attempted to physically assault him.
"I'm deeply disappointed in TV3," Dr. Domfeh wrote. "The part where Gyampo rose from his seat and tried to punch me is glaringly absent from the circulated video. Was this a coordinated effort to tarnish my image? Did TV3 collude with Gyampo to edit the footage? While I welcome the broadcast, I expected the network to have the integrity to show the unedited truth. This won't silence me!"
But here's where it gets controversial... The less-than-one-minute clip shows the debate devolving into personal attacks. Dr. Domfeh accuses Professor Gyampo of political bias and self-serving behavior during his tenure as UG-UTAG president. Gyampo, visibly agitated, retaliates by questioning Domfeh's academic credentials.
And this is the part most people miss... Another video circulating on Facebook depicts a near-physical altercation, with Dr. Domfeh making serious, unverified allegations against Professor Gyampo, including claims of inappropriate conduct with students. These allegations, made in the heat of the moment, add a layer of complexity to the situation, raising questions about professional boundaries and the responsibility of public figures.
This incident has ignited a firestorm of debate. Was Dr. Domfeh unfairly targeted by selective editing? Did Professor Gyampo cross a line with his response? And what role should media outlets play in presenting contentious debates without bias?
What do you think? Was this a case of biased editing, or simply a heated debate that got out of hand? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Watch the original footage and judge for yourself: [https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Watch-the-ugly-fight-between-Prof-Gyampo-Dr-Domfeh-on-national-television-2009673]
