Dr. Palgrave Boakye-Danquah, a former Government Spokesperson on Governance and Security, has urged the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to redirect its scrutiny from Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah and instead investigate the widespread use of unaccredited titles by religious bodies and individuals.
Speaking to a media platform, August 19, Dr. Boakye-Danquah argued that GTEC’s focus on Dr. Ayensu-Danquah’s academic credentials was misplaced. He pointed out that many individuals, particularly within religious circles, use honorary and unaccredited titles without oversight. “GTEC should leave the Deputy Minister alone. I think that there are people who are using titles that they must pursue. From a religious background, I know that some people hold themselves with certain titles. GTEC is supposed to look at all institutions as they are,” he said.
Dr. Boakye-Danquah highlighted the issue of some theological institutions in Ghana operating without proper accreditation, yet still issuing certificates and conferring titles. He urged GTEC to “turn their attention to the religious bodies—those that are using Reverend, Rev. Dr., etc., that are also not accredited,” suggesting that such action would help sanitise the system.
His remarks come amid an ongoing dispute between GTEC and Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Essikadu-Ketan. GTEC has challenged her claim to the academic rank of professor and has cautioned her against presenting herself with the title. In a letter to the Chief of Staff, GTEC requested that Dr. Ayensu-Danquah provide proof of her professorial appointment by August 11, 2025.
Dr. Ayensu-Danquah’s legal team, led by David K. Ametefe, responded on August 8, asserting that she was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery by the University of Utah in the United States.
The lawyers argued that GTEC had no authority to demand proof of an appointment made outside Ghana and warned that if the Commission did not withdraw its correspondence within 14 days, they would seek legal remedies to protect their client’s reputation.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
