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Renowned economist and international evangelist, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Tetteh, has voiced strong concerns over the increasing trend among influential Ghanaians to acquire prestigious academic titles without making meaningful contributions to society.

Speaking at the launch of the National Emerging Leaders’ Economic Forum 2025 in Accra, Dr. Tetteh condemned what he described as a widespread fixation on academic credentials for the sake of social status. He emphasized that this issue is particularly common in Ghana and Nigeria.

“One of the problems we face in both Ghana and Nigeria is the obsession with speaking elaborate English and accumulating grand titles. This often leads people into trouble. What truly matters is focusing on simple, impactful actions and being deeply committed to your work,” he stated.

Dr. Tetteh urged individuals to prioritize innovation, authenticity, and real impact over superficial achievements.

His remarks come amidst a series of controversies involving high-profile individuals accused of using unverified academic titles. The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has recently directed several public figures to cease using titles such as "Dr." and "Professor" due to discrepancies in their academic qualifications.

Among those affected are:

• Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, MP for Awutu Senya East, who was instructed to stop using the "Doctor" title due to a lack of valid academic documentation.
• Desmond De-Graft Paitoo, MP for Gomoa East, who was directed to clarify his doctoral credentials before using the "Doctor" title.
• Kwame Adom-Frimpong, Chair of the Internal Audit Agency Board, who was told to refrain from using the "Professor" title without credible proof.
• Rashid Tanko-Computer, Acting CEO of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), who was instructed to stop using the "Doctor" title due to questions surrounding the legitimacy of his PhD from Kingsnow University.
• Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister of Health, who was recently asked to drop the "Professor" title following inconsistencies in her academic records.

Rev. Dr. Tetteh’s comments underscore the importance of integrity and genuine leadership, calling on public officials and aspiring leaders to focus on substantive contributions rather than unverified accolades. 

Source: DailyGuideNetwork.com