The Ghana Academic Professional Forum (GAP-F) has raised red flags over what it describes as a disturbing influx of fake academic certificates and unearned titles among political appointees under the current administration, calling it a growing threat to the credibility of Ghana's educational and governance systems.
Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Mohammed Tawfik Adamu, a lecturer at the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), warned that the phenomenon, if not curtailed, risks causing irreparable damage to the nation's academic reputation and professional standards. "In recent months, we have been startled by the alarming number of fake certificates and titles within the political class - particularly under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama," Mr.
Adamu stated. "This is a matter we cannot ignore, as it poses a significant threat to the credibility of our higher education institutions." The forum, convened by GAP-F - a think tank dedicated to upholding academic excellence and integrity - sought to draw national attention to what it termed the "fake certificate crisis" and its potential to undermine both public trust and institutional effectiveness.
Adamu decried the use of unearned academic titles such as "Doctor" by individuals in government, describing it as a blatant insult to genuine scholars and professionals who have worked diligently for their qualifications.
