Ayariga Ordered to Drop ‘Dr.’ Title By July 31 Over Lack of Academic Proof – GTEC

Hassan Ayariga has been formally directed by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to immediately cease using the title “Dr.” following his failure to provide verifiable documentation supporting the academic claim.

Prof. Augustine Ocloo, GTEC stated that Ayariga had ignored previous requests to clarify the origin and legitimacy of his doctorate.

“To date, the Commission has not received any response from you.

“This continued silence is unacceptable,” a letter dated July 14, 2025, and signed by the Commission’s Deputy Director-General reads.

The Commission emphasized that the unauthorized use of academic titles is “misleading and inconsistent with the academic protocols and standards governing the conferment and use of academic ranks in Ghana.”

GTEC has given Ayariga until July 31, 2025, to remove the title “Dr.” from all official platforms, including documents, websites, and letterheads—or face possible legal action.

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The Commission reiterated its commitment to academic integrity and warned against practices that could mislead the public.

It stressed that academic titles must reflect “formal academic validation.”
Hassan Ayariga is a Ghanaian politician, entrepreneur, and accountant.

He is the founder and current leader of the All People’s Congress (APC), a political party he established after breaking away from the People’s National Convention (PNC).

Ayariga gained national attention when he became the PNC’s presidential candidate in the 2012 general elections.

He has remained active in Ghana’s political scene, often contributing to national debates and running for office.

He also has a background in business and finance, having studied accounting in Germany.

Source: Liberalprint.com