The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued a firm directive to Hassan Ayariga, Founder and Presidential Candidate of the All People’s Congress (APC), ordering him to immediately cease the use of the academic title “Dr.” due to his failure to provide evidence verifying its legitimacy.
In a strongly worded statement released today, GTEC revealed that Mr. Ayariga has repeatedly ignored requests to submit documentation clarifying the basis of his use of the title. The Commission specifically asked for details indicating whether the title was earned or honorary, the awarding institution, the date of conferment, and the process followed.
“To date, the Commission has not received any response from you. This continued silence is unacceptable,” the statement read.
GTEC emphasized that the unauthorised use of academic titles undermines the integrity of Ghana’s academic system and misleads the public. It warned that academic ranks and titles must be conferred through formally recognised and rigorous academic processes, in line with national standards.
“The use of such titles, particularly when lacking formal academic validation, is misleading and inconsistent with the academic protocols and standards governing the conferment and use of academic ranks in Ghana,” the statement added.
As a result of his non-compliance, GTEC has ordered Mr. Ayariga to remove the “Dr.” title from all public and professional representations. These include:
• Official documents
• Institutional profiles
• Websites
• Letterheads
• Any other materials displaying the unverified title
The Commission has set July 31, 2025, as the deadline for full compliance and expects verifiable evidence to be submitted showing that all platforms have been updated accordingly.
This directive comes amid growing national scrutiny over the use of unverified academic titles by public figures and political aspirants. GTEC reaffirmed its commitment to preserving academic integrity and public trust in Ghana’s educational system.
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