Hassan Ayariga Given Warning to Stop Using Unearned Dr Title: “Unacceptable”
- Hassan Ayariga to stop using the academic title “Dr.” by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
- The commission said it had requested documentation explaining why Ayariga used the said title
- The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission has been cracking down on the unverified use of academic titles
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The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission warned businessman and politician Hassan Ayariga to stop using the academic title “Dr.”
This followed his failure to provide evidence verifying the legitimacy of the designation.
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In a statement, the commission said it had requested documentation clarifying the basis for Ayariga's use of the title.
It wanted information on whether the doctorate was earned or honorary, the name of the awarding institution, among others.
“To date, the commission has not received any response from you. This continued silence is unacceptable."
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission is concerned that the use of unverified academic titles is misleading and undermines public confidence.
It stressed that academic ranks must be awarded through formally recognised and rigorous processes consistent with national standards.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission hereby formally expresses its concern regarding the use of academic titles that have not been duly earned and conferred through a recognised academic process."
It is said that it has ordered Ayariga to stop using the Dr prefix and submit proof of same.
Ayriga has in the past been a presidential candidate on the ticket of the All People's Congress, which he founded.
In a similar case, the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission issued a strong warning to Rashid Tanko-Computer, the National Democratic Congress Deputy Director of Elections, to immediately stop using the academic title "Dr' amid allegations of falsified academic credentials.
The commission wrote to Tanko asking him to stop using the title.
It held that the politician does not possess any recognised doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
Tanko had earlier claimed that he obtained a PhD from a Kingsnow University.
What is the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission?
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing all tertiary (post-secondary) education institutions in Ghana, including universities, technical universities, colleges of education, and other accredited institutions.
It was established on August 21, 2020, by an Act of Parliament following the merger of the National Council for Tertiary Education (NCTE) and the National Accreditation Board
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