By: Deborah Amewoyi
The Peoples National Party (PNP) have petitioned the Ghana Tertiary Education Comission (GTEC ) to conduct a thorough audit on all the academic credentials of president John Dramani Mahama’s appointees to call an end to individuals (especially notable personalities) from attaching fake certification and honorary titles to their names.
In a release sighted by citinewsroom and 3news, the statement signed by Chairperson and leader of the party, Janet Nabla called for the verification of diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees of current government appointees especially those obtained from international educational institutions.
The statement addressed to Director-General of the Commission, Ahmed Jinapor Abdulai appealed that academic titles that have been attached to the names of these government appointees along side fake certification from [unaccredited] institutions counters on the credibility of the Commission and other institutions within the country. “The widespread use of fake certificates not only undermines the integrity of our educational system but also erodes public trust in governance and the credibility of our institutions,” it read.
The party further suggested that the commission introduces a verification platform for all levels of academic enclaves in the country with a mandatory fee that will help monitor issues relating to “certificate verification, monitoring and academic assessment,” from the tertiary levels.
“This will enable both public and private employers to verify academic credentials before offering appointments or employment. Such a system will ensure that only qualified individuals occupy critical roles in national development.” the petition justified.
Madam Nabla’s calls stems from the commission’s recent revocation of academic titles from the names of some notable government officials within the country.
