The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) is demanding proof of a doctorate from politician Hassan Ayariga, following what it describes as the questionable use of the title "Doctor." Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Professor Ahmed Abdulai Jinapor, the Director-General of GTEC, stated that Ayariga has made inconsistent claims about his academic qualifications, which the Commission finds concerning. "We made it clear to him that we are not interested in honorary titles.
What we are asking for is evidence of an earned, accredited academic PhD," Prof Jinapor told journalists.
According to him, Ayariga claimed in one interview that he holds a PhD in Business Management with a thesis in Political Science, and in another, that he has a PhD in Political Science with a thesis on Political Tolerance. "He mentioned that he has two honorary doctorates and what he called a 'platinum' doctorate.
None of these claims has been supported with valid academic documents." Prof Jinapor said.
