The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has formally cautioned Awutu Senya East Member of Parliament, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor to immediately stop using the academic title “Doctor,” citing concerns over its unauthorised and unverified use.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Monday, June 16, GTEC said it was alarmed by Naa Koryoo’s continued use of the title despite no evidence of a valid academic conferment. The Commission described her conduct as misleading and a breach of established academic protocols.
“For the avoidance of doubt, the Commission wishes to express its serious concern regarding the use of unearned academic titles, whether conferred by institutions within Ghana or abroad,” the statement read.
According to GTEC, the unauthorised use of the “Doctor” title undermines public trust and violates Ghana’s standards on academic credentials. The Commission has therefore directed her to immediately cease using the title in all public and professional spaces.
“Given the above, you are by this letter requested to cease the use of the title ‘Doctor,’” GTEC stated.
Naa Koryoo has also been instructed to provide verifiable proof that the title has been removed from all platforms, including websites, official documents, campaign materials, letterheads, and social media accounts.
The Commission concluded by urging full compliance and requested that confirmation of the changes be submitted without delay.
