The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has strongly condemned the growing tendency of people obtaining and flaunting honorary doctorates and fake academic qualifications.
It stated that the practice was being carried out in a way that compromised the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system, particularly by unaccredited and dubious institutions.
“We have noted with grave concern the increasing abuse and misrepresentation of such honorary titles, particularly when used for professional advancement, public deception, and influence peddling.
“These actions not only trivialise the rigorous scholarly processes associated with legitimate academic qualifications but also erode public trust in higher education and its regulatory institutions,” a statement signed by the President of UTAG, Prof Mamudu A. Akudugu, and Secretary, Prof Eliasu Mumuni, said.
