You could see their cleavage and panties – Watch as UPSA lecturer reveals
A lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr. Ishaq Ibrahim, has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing trend of indecent dressing among students, urging the school to take urgent steps to uphold professional standards.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana show on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Mr. Ibrahim shared some of the troubling experiences he’s had during his lectures—both in person and online—regarding how some students present themselves.
“I had the opportunity of teaching law students Legal Environment in Business, and the way some of them dress is really bad,” he said. “You just have to teach them, you just have to be there to experience it.”
He recalled one instance during his second year at UPSA when he had to ask some students to move to the back of the lecture hall because their short skirts exposed their undergarments.
“I am standing at the podium teaching, and the students are sitting over there—the skirt is so short that you could see their panties,” he said.
Mr. Ibrahim also described challenges during the COVID-19 online learning period. He said some students would join Zoom classes from their beds in nightwear, and others even took their devices into the bathroom during class.
“I have had the experience of students putting on earphones and going to shower, and the sound of the shower would just disrupt the online class. The good thing about Zoom is that it highlights and shows you the particular student,” he noted.
He stressed that UPSA, being a professional institution, must instill discipline and prepare students for the corporate world. He said attending class in low-cut tops or extremely short skirts goes against the professional image the school aims to promote.
“Coming to class and showing off your cleavage or breasts among your fellow students is inappropriate,” he stated.
In response, UPSA management released a statement saying it is reviewing its current dress code enforcement procedures to ensure they reflect the school’s values and help prevent such incidents in the future.
“Management is reviewing the dress code enforcement protocols to ensure that engagements between staff and students reflect the university’s core values of integrity, respect, and service,” the statement read.
The university also said additional training would be given to the Dress Code Compliance Team to ensure that enforcement is handled with professionalism.
UPSA defended its dress code, saying it is outlined clearly in the Student Handbook and meant to prepare students for the corporate world.
“This policy, which is clearly outlined in the Student Handbook, is not arbitrary or subjective but is designed to instill in students the corporate culture and values expected in professional settings. Every student signs up to this dress code policy.”
The school said the policy has helped shape many alumni who now serve in key positions in Ghana’s public and private sectors.
While reaffirming its commitment to the dress code, UPSA assured stakeholders that future enforcement would be handled with civility.
“The university assures all stakeholders that enforcement of the policy will always be carried out with respect and civility.”
“UPSA remains dedicated to providing a safe, respectful, and professional learning environment for all students and staff. The university appreciates the concerns raised and reassures the public that the issue has been addressed holistically.”