The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally directed Dr Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya East, to discontinue the use of the academic title "Doctor." In a letter dated June 16, 2025, GTEC expressed concern over the continued use of unearned academic titles, emphasising that such practices can be misleading and undermine established academic protocols in Ghana.
GTEC's Deputy Director-General, Prof.
Augustine Ocloo, stated that the use of unearned titles, whether conferred by institutions within Ghana or abroad, is inconsistent with the standards governing the conferment and use of academic distinctions in the country.
The Commission has requested that Okunor cease using the title "Doctor" and provide verifiable evidence that it has been removed from all relevant platforms, including official documents, institutional profiles, websites, letterheads, and any other public or professional representations.
