{"id":1265,"date":"2026-07-15T14:39:46","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1265"},"modified":"2026-07-15T14:39:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T14:39:48","slug":"as-he-resigns-under-frustration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daybreaknewspapersl.com\/?p=1265","title":{"rendered":"As He Resigns Under Frustration\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>TEC Chairman Exposes Minister Ramatulai Wurie<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Aliyageen Mohamed Alghali has resigned as Chairman of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC), citing what he described as sustained interference by the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE) and a series of disputes that he said had undermined the Commission\u2019s independence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement explaining his decision, Prof. Alghali said he could no longer continue in office after months of public controversy, including repeated press releases, media reports and his referral to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) over allegations of \u201cdouble dipping.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also alleged that forged documents had been used against him, his authority over the Commission\u2019s bank accounts had been challenged through the refusal to recognise his signature, and disagreements had emerged over the allocation of official vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the outgoing chairman, the most troubling issue was what he described as the Ministry\u2019s increasing assumption of responsibilities legally assigned to the Commission without consultation or collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe Ministry\u2019s undue interference had compromised the independence and authority of the Commission, leaving me with no option but to resign,\u201d Prof. Alghali stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His resignation marks the latest development in a prolonged leadership crisis at the Tertiary Education Commission, which has been plagued by governance disputes, allegations of financial misconduct and disagreements between management and staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The controversy intensified in late 2025 when a group of TEC employees accused Prof. Alghali of financial impropriety, abuse of office and receiving salaries from both the Commission and Njala University\u2014claims widely referred to as \u201c<strong>DOUBLE DIPPING\u2019\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The allegations prompted an internal review by the Ministry and attracted the attention of the Anti-Corruption Commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, following its investigation, the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education announced that Prof. Alghali had been exonerated, stating that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations against him. The Ministry subsequently directed him to resume his duties while recommending a broader review of the Commission\u2019s governance and operational systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tertiary Education Commission, established under the Tertiary Education Commission Act, 2024, is mandated to regulate technical and higher education institutions, advise the Minister on tertiary education matters and ensure quality assurance across Sierra Leone\u2019s higher education sector. 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