MP's M. Phil degree revoked officially

The Academic Board of the University of Ghana announced on Wednesday that it has revoked a Master of Philosophy Degree awarded Mr Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament for Tamale Central, because of plagiarism.

A statement Mr A.T. Konu, Registrar, signed and made available to 10030700, Hauna Iddrisu, should be revoked on grounds that the thesis presented by the candidate was later found to have contained plagiarized material.

"In accordance with this decision of the Academic Board, the M. Phil Degree awarded to the Mr Haruna Iddrisu in December 2000 and published on 14th May 2001 is hereby revoked."