GTEC Begins Arrest and Prosecution of Holders of Unaccredited Honorary PhDs

Accra, Ghana – July 29, 2025 – The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has commenced a nationwide exercise involving the arrest and prosecution of individuals holding honorary PhDs that are not recognized or accredited by the appropriate regulatory bodies.

The move, announced by Graphic Online, comes as part of GTEC's intensified efforts to sanitize Ghana's tertiary education landscape and curb the proliferation of fraudulent academic qualifications. The accompanying image appears to show officials in a meeting, possibly discussing or strategizing on this very initiative, though specific details of the individuals present are not discernible.

For some time, concerns have been raised about institutions offering unaccredited honorary doctorates, leading to misrepresentation and devaluation of genuine academic achievements. GTEC's action signals a serious commitment to upholding the integrity of academic credentials in the country.

Further details on the scope of the arrests and the specific criteria for prosecution are expected to be made public as the exercise progresses. The public is advised to visit www.graphic.com.gh for the latest updates on this developing story.