The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has issued public warning to individuals misusing honorary academic titles, cautioning that it will begin taking legal action against offenders.
In a letter addressed to all media outlets, GTEC emphasized that individuals awarded honorary doctorates or professorships must cease using such titles in public life, as the practice is considered deceptive and unethical.
The Commission specifically called on politicians, religious leaders, and business figures to desist from the misuse of these titles in official and public settings.
According to the Commission, the widespread use of honorary academic designations undermines the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system and devalues the rigorous academic work required to earn genuine doctoral and professorial titles.
“This practice tends to dilute the integrity of the higher education system and the value of true doctoral education and professorial promotions in our universities,” the statement read.
Going forward, GTEC announced it will begin a “name and shame” campaign targeting violators and will not hesitate to pursue legal action against those who flout the directive.
The warning, signed by Proffessor Augustine Ocloo, Acting Deputy Director-General on behalf of the Director-General, reinforces previous advisories issued by the Commission on the same matter.
GTEC, as noticed by WorldClass247News, serves as the regulatory authority overseeing tertiary education institutions and academic standards in Ghana.