Bigamist Nigerian professor used ghostwriters for politician’s academic proposal

Controversy surrounds ex-Professor Edwin Okey Chikata Ijeoma, who allegedly used ghostwriters for Master's proposals for Eastern Cape MEC Xolile Nqatha and Premier Oscar Mabuyane. Ijeoma, previously suspended and now resigned, faces scrutiny over his involvement in these proposals, which showed high plagiarism rates. The University of Fort Hare and the SIU are investigating, while Ijeoma remains elusive amid claims of fraud and unauthorized activities.

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By Chris Steyn

Controversial ex-Professor Edwin Okey Chikata Ijeoma used ghostwriters for the Master's degree proposal to Fort Hare University of Eastern Cape MEC of Transport, Community Safety, and Liaison Mr Xolile Nqatha.

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