It is illegal for doctorate degree holders to use the title ‘Doctor’ – NAB warns

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King 6 years ago

"It is illegal for doctorate degree holders to use the title ‘Doctor’ – NAB warns"

Who are the editors of Ghana web?Shameful piece of headline! You are talking about the usage of honorary doctorate degree.

"It is illegal for doctorate degree holders to use the title ‘Doctor’ – NAB warns"

Who are the editors of Ghana web?Shameful piece of headline! You are talking about the usage of honorary doctorate degree.
SALUTE 6 years ago

Sad Ghana cannot be reffered to as 'Dr'.Go for your dollars soya, mazamaza, ntemtem.

Sad Ghana cannot be reffered to as 'Dr'.Go for your dollars soya, mazamaza, ntemtem.
SALUTE 6 years ago

OH Sad Gyan cannot use Dr.

OH Sad Gyan cannot use Dr.
Zoobe-Zoobe 6 years ago

Spio, Asamoah, Wontumi, etc

Spio, Asamoah, Wontumi, etc
ASIEDU NKETIA, TAIN 6 years ago

Ghana started its independence with these things. Ask Mr. Kwame Nkrumah. He had an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University & used the title before his name.

Ghana started its independence with these things. Ask Mr. Kwame Nkrumah. He had an honorary doctorate from Lincoln University & used the title before his name.
Kwaku Gbloenawo 6 years ago

Mkrumah's doctorate was academic.

Mkrumah's doctorate was academic.
ASIEDU NKETIA, TAIN 6 years ago

Check your facts Kwaku Gbloenawo. Nkrumah attempted his Ph.D two or three times but did not complete.

Check your facts Kwaku Gbloenawo. Nkrumah attempted his Ph.D two or three times but did not complete.
GaBaa 6 years ago

He got the doctorate, his academic and political work got him the degree. his advisers did not understand the theories he was talking about then. he put them into practice hence they gave him the degree

He got the doctorate, his academic and political work got him the degree. his advisers did not understand the theories he was talking about then. he put them into practice hence they gave him the degree
Fati 6 years ago

Yes tell Gifty Anti
Docterat

Yes tell Gifty Anti
Docterat
Fati 6 years ago

Yes oooo tell Gifty Anti doctorate degree for sale
No one is envious of such titles , I know people with high academic qualifications who hold honorary doctorate degrees but never add doctor to their names
A Tv presenter ...
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Yes oooo tell Gifty Anti doctorate degree for sale
No one is envious of such titles , I know people with high academic qualifications who hold honorary doctorate degrees but never add doctor to their names
A Tv presenter calling her sel DR such people are sorry to say illiterates
TOM MBOYA 6 years ago

LET'S PUBLISH THE NAMES OF THESE IMPOSTERS. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM ROAMING IN GHANA. IDIOTS. HERE ARE SOME OF THEM:
1. EKOW SPIO GARBRAH
2. JOSHUA ALABI
3. KOFI PORTUPHY
4. HENRY DOMESTICATION LARTEY
5. MRS. GOSKI AL ...
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LET'S PUBLISH THE NAMES OF THESE IMPOSTERS. THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM ROAMING IN GHANA. IDIOTS. HERE ARE SOME OF THEM:
1. EKOW SPIO GARBRAH
2. JOSHUA ALABI
3. KOFI PORTUPHY
4. HENRY DOMESTICATION LARTEY
5. MRS. GOSKI ALABI
6. JOHN GATSI

PLEASE ADD TO THE LIST.
John 6 years ago

OTABIL

OTABIL
Yonkopani Okotoponi 6 years ago

What if Doctor is the first name my parent gave me at birth?

What if Doctor is the first name my parent gave me at birth?
Obroni 6 years ago

A honorary Doctor degree is recommended not to use as a tittle but rather as an award.
Sometimes !
Other recipients of an honorary degree may add "honorary" or "honoris causa" or "h.c." after the degree title. In some count ...
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A honorary Doctor degree is recommended not to use as a tittle but rather as an award.
Sometimes !
Other recipients of an honorary degree may add "honorary" or "honoris causa" or "h.c." after the degree title. In some countries, a person who holds an honorary doctorate may use the title "Dr.h.c.".
We always jump to conclusions but my question is: Does Ghana have any laws that forbid the use of a honorary Doctors tittle ?
CharlesP 6 years ago

Without public recognition this fake doctorates will count for nothing. It should help to publish a list of such holders for public information. With time when the public no longer accords such dubious holders recognition the ...
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Without public recognition this fake doctorates will count for nothing. It should help to publish a list of such holders for public information. With time when the public no longer accords such dubious holders recognition the practice will stamp itself out.
AGBESI KWESI 6 years ago

Sack Kwame Darttey

Sack Kwame Darttey
N. BOAKYE 6 years ago

CAN I USE IT IN THE REST OF THE WORLD WHERE THEY APPRECIATE MY HARD WORK?

CAN I USE IT IN THE REST OF THE WORLD WHERE THEY APPRECIATE MY HARD WORK?
Mark 6 years ago

Hard work in terms of academics or what? You can only use it after attaining a PhD and that is through a mental hard work not buy and sell hard work.

Hard work in terms of academics or what? You can only use it after attaining a PhD and that is through a mental hard work not buy and sell hard work.
chief vandal 6 years ago

Ask Spio Garbrah to so desist from hence forth!

Ask Spio Garbrah to so desist from hence forth!
Mark 6 years ago

I don't blame Spio, I blame the media. They are damn daft, I mean a sizeable portion of them.

I don't blame Spio, I blame the media. They are damn daft, I mean a sizeable portion of them.
ASIEDU NKETIA, TAIN 6 years ago

But Nkrumah had been using the Dr. all the time. Nkrumah never completed a doctorate degree. It was an honorary degree conferred on him by Lincoln University in 1951

But Nkrumah had been using the Dr. all the time. Nkrumah never completed a doctorate degree. It was an honorary degree conferred on him by Lincoln University in 1951
Zoobe-Zoobe 6 years ago

1957 versus 2017....sad

1957 versus 2017....sad
ASIEDU NKETIA, TAIN 6 years ago

He made 2 or 3 attempts at Ph.D but withdrew

He made 2 or 3 attempts at Ph.D but withdrew
kwaku-Holland 6 years ago

for his contribution to humanity and Africa, he surely deserves it till the end of time. So does Mandela. They risked everything and hard-work

for his contribution to humanity and Africa, he surely deserves it till the end of time. So does Mandela. They risked everything and hard-work
ASIEDU NKETIA, TAIN 6 years ago

The fact is: it was an honorary degree, period !

The fact is: it was an honorary degree, period !
Koo 6 years ago

Please make sure you dont refer to them as such. Some of those with honorary degrees who want to be referred to as dr as;

Ekow Sio-Garbrah
Ayariga (Ayaricough)
Asamoah Gyan
Wontumi
Joyce Aryee
Kwame Despite
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Please make sure you dont refer to them as such. Some of those with honorary degrees who want to be referred to as dr as;

Ekow Sio-Garbrah
Ayariga (Ayaricough)
Asamoah Gyan
Wontumi
Joyce Aryee
Kwame Despite
Ofori Sarpong
Gifty Anti

They are quite a number. These the ones I know of
Adika 6 years ago

Brilliant news. Useless doctorate awards.

Brilliant news. Useless doctorate awards.
Nana Kyenkyehene 6 years ago

So-called "DR" Nikoi Djanie are you listening?

So-called "DR" Nikoi Djanie are you listening?
Kosi Hovi 6 years ago

Shameful click-baiting. The opening sentence completely falsifies the heading. I expect more professionalism from yen.com.gh

Shameful click-baiting. The opening sentence completely falsifies the heading. I expect more professionalism from yen.com.gh
Heinz-Dieter Spitschan 6 years ago

Anyone who has referred to himself as Dr and has not doctorated is a deceiver. An honorary doctor must not confuse people by pretending to be a "Dr." and conceals, that he is only a "honorary Dr."

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Anyone who has referred to himself as Dr and has not doctorated is a deceiver. An honorary doctor must not confuse people by pretending to be a "Dr." and conceals, that he is only a "honorary Dr."

When I study Ghanaian postings and news, I see a lot of persons to pretend, they are "Bishops", "Cardinals", "Dr.", "Prof.", "Prophet", etc. The only reason, they do it for is, to catch money for it, ... to pretend to be a studied and wise man, ... but they are simple betrayers.
In Ghana, at least, everything is around money, .. to get money, ... much money, ... without any knowledge and work.

It will be better for Ghana, government will do something against this crime, and showing: A "Dr." in Ghana is also a "real Dr." - not only a fake :-)
MANNUEL 6 years ago

Gifty Antie is number one culprit among those who prefix their names with "Dr"

Gifty Antie is number one culprit among those who prefix their names with "Dr"
Baba Rahman 6 years ago

No self-respecting individual with an honorary doctorate degree prefixes his or her name with "Dr." Check the Kofi Annans, Akufo-Addos, Obamas, Mandelas, etc. Let's ignore these fake Drs.

No self-respecting individual with an honorary doctorate degree prefixes his or her name with "Dr." Check the Kofi Annans, Akufo-Addos, Obamas, Mandelas, etc. Let's ignore these fake Drs.
Odikro 6 years ago

The nonsense was started by Spio Garbrah and a bunch of NDC illiterates, some of who never completed "Standard 7". And when the law comes into effect, the NAB should name names for us to know all of them - Spio Garbrah, Gifty ...
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The nonsense was started by Spio Garbrah and a bunch of NDC illiterates, some of who never completed "Standard 7". And when the law comes into effect, the NAB should name names for us to know all of them - Spio Garbrah, Gifty Antie, Kofi Kludjeson ... the list is getting taller and taller by the day.
Kwadwo 6 years ago

Do not forget Kwame Nkrumah while you are at it. He started it all. Lol

Do not forget Kwame Nkrumah while you are at it. He started it all. Lol
Kwame 6 years ago

No. It was started by Kwame Nkrumah not Spio

No. It was started by Kwame Nkrumah not Spio
Onipa Nua 6 years ago

Tell me which law prohibits calling oneself Doctor. Just enact laway so quack doctors and such people like Dr Asemfoforo, Dr Paa Bobo and policemen and pastors who don't know what doctorate degree entails will not debase Dr. ...
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Tell me which law prohibits calling oneself Doctor. Just enact laway so quack doctors and such people like Dr Asemfoforo, Dr Paa Bobo and policemen and pastors who don't know what doctorate degree entails will not debase Dr. I really admire Rawlings who in spite of conferment of numerous honorary doctorate degrees have not used any to inflate himself
Cowboy 6 years ago

BUT WHAT GOOD IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARE THESE HONORARY DEGREES GOING TO DO FOR PEOPLE AND SOCIETY? WHAT GOOD? I WOULD SAY THE NAB HAS DONE A GREAT JOB. WHEREAS PEOPLE ARE BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL TO STUDY, WRITING DIF ...
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BUT WHAT GOOD IN TERMS OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS ARE THESE HONORARY DEGREES GOING TO DO FOR PEOPLE AND SOCIETY? WHAT GOOD? I WOULD SAY THE NAB HAS DONE A GREAT JOB. WHEREAS PEOPLE ARE BURNING THE MIDNIGHT OIL TO STUDY, WRITING DIFFICULT EXAMS, DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH IN THEIR VARIOUS FIELDS OF STUDY ETC. OTHERS GRATIFY THEMSELVES WITH HONORARY DEGREES THINKING BECAUSE THEY ARE SMART, THAT SHOULD MAKE DESERVE A DOCTORATE DEGREE.I SUPPORT THAT IDEA OF NOT ALLOWING THEM TO INCLUDE SUCH RUBBISH ON THEIR RESUMES.
kwaku-Holland 6 years ago

It takes a lot of time, papers published, conferences and workshops just to get your defense. in Ghana titles are cheap! About time they put a stop to this nonsense!

It takes a lot of time, papers published, conferences and workshops just to get your defense. in Ghana titles are cheap! About time they put a stop to this nonsense!
Kabutey Kabu 6 years ago

GROW UP AND STOP THE SINGLE MINDED ATTIUDE THAT ALL THINGS MUST HAVE ECONOMIC BENEFITS! LIFE IS NOT JUST ABOUT MONEY OR CREATION NOF MONEY. IT IS ALSO ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS IN ALL LIFE DEPARTMENTS. SOCIAL, MORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL A ...
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GROW UP AND STOP THE SINGLE MINDED ATTIUDE THAT ALL THINGS MUST HAVE ECONOMIC BENEFITS! LIFE IS NOT JUST ABOUT MONEY OR CREATION NOF MONEY. IT IS ALSO ABOUT CONTRIBUTIONS IN ALL LIFE DEPARTMENTS. SOCIAL, MORAL PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SPIRITUAL CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ENHANCES PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT ARE SOME KEY AREAS OF MAJOR CONTRIBUTIONS IN ANY SOCIAL GROUP. PERSONALLY I FEEL THAT IT IS ILLEGAL FOR NON-ACREDITED INSTITUTIONS TO GRANT ANY DEGREE LET ALONE ANY HONORARY ONES. BUT WHERE HAVE DR DATTEY AND CO BEEN ALL THIS TIME WITHOUT TAKEN SUCH ACTIONS WITH THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND THE LAW TO BAN UNACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA FROM ISSUING FAKE DEGREES WHICH ARE NOT EVEN WORTH THE PIECE OF PAPER THEY HAVE BEEN WRITTEN ON? IT SHOWS THAT DR DATTEY AND CO HAVE CONDONED TO ENABLING FAKE AND FALSE ACCREDITATION ALL THIS TIME ESPECIALLY WHEN HE CLAIMS TO BE ON THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION BOARD!! SO WHAT'S YOUR AGENDA NOW DR DATTEY?? YES, I AGREEWITH YOU THAT ONLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTIONS SHOULD MAKE ANY ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL OR VOCATIONAL AWARDS IN ORDER TO MATCH WITH THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH CERTIFICATES OUTSIDE THE BOUNDARIES OF GHANA. DR DATTEY MUST ANSWER THE QUESTIONS I HAVE POSTED IN THIS POST.
Kofimensah 6 years ago

Is Dr Gifty Anti listening?

Is Dr Gifty Anti listening?
EFO KOKU 6 years ago

I know of Dr. Rawlings. As well as Dr. Spio Gabrah. What about Dr. Ayariga? More doctors more idiots.

I know of Dr. Rawlings. As well as Dr. Spio Gabrah. What about Dr. Ayariga? More doctors more idiots.
xxxx 6 years ago

One can use the Dr. Title but attach in brackets (Honorus Causa or H.C)

One can use the Dr. Title but attach in brackets (Honorus Causa or H.C)
Akwasi Mensah 6 years ago

This is for the the information of Spio Garbrah and Hassan Ayariga and the others

This is for the the information of Spio Garbrah and Hassan Ayariga and the others
kwaku-Holland 6 years ago

stop this madness in Ghana. Asamoah Gyan and those concert people referring to themselves are doctorates. I say we start making a distinction Dr(Med.), Dr.(ing), Dr.(phil) etc, so we know who won't misrepresent themselves and ...
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stop this madness in Ghana. Asamoah Gyan and those concert people referring to themselves are doctorates. I say we start making a distinction Dr(Med.), Dr.(ing), Dr.(phil) etc, so we know who won't misrepresent themselves and cheat others. The work a medical doctors putsin before obtaining the Dr, is not the same as Dr(phil),same way the engineer(Dr(ing) is simply not comaparable to some cheap Dr degrees. Every doctor title is a honor but not the same! The value is not the same folks.
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Korkor 6 years ago

I concur! The average years to earn a doctorate in Psychology from North America is 6-7 years. Thereafter, you complete two years of supervised practice and required to pass three exams. Some Ghanaians don't want to put in th ...
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I concur! The average years to earn a doctorate in Psychology from North America is 6-7 years. Thereafter, you complete two years of supervised practice and required to pass three exams. Some Ghanaians don't want to put in the work, rather they prefer the short route. Great move NAB!!
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Akora 6 years ago

You can't be called a doctor with honorary doctorate degree

You can't be called a doctor with honorary doctorate degree
Yonkopani Onipanua 6 years ago

Funny Nkrumah change his name from Frances to Kwame to be seen as more African than black pepper but choose to name himself Doctor another foreign name write?

Funny Nkrumah change his name from Frances to Kwame to be seen as more African than black pepper but choose to name himself Doctor another foreign name write?
Yaw Adom 6 years ago

Some directors who were honored become angry if the title is left when addressing them.They hate people who fought with their brain to obtained the PhD only to make u-turn to buy some fire ????burn them

Some directors who were honored become angry if the title is left when addressing them.They hate people who fought with their brain to obtained the PhD only to make u-turn to buy some fire ????burn them
Animals kingdom 6 years ago

Listen and listen well Wontumi and Asamoah Gyan, period.

Listen and listen well Wontumi and Asamoah Gyan, period.
Kutsii 6 years ago

What is your problem if we have ten million doctors in Ghana? kwa kwa kwa kwa aaa. Why shouldn't one carry his honor and integrity around? Are u jealous of the illiterate and semi illiterate doctors.

I laugh enter OPD to ...
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What is your problem if we have ten million doctors in Ghana? kwa kwa kwa kwa aaa. Why shouldn't one carry his honor and integrity around? Are u jealous of the illiterate and semi illiterate doctors.

I laugh enter OPD to see Dr. Kumchacha
Frank 6 years ago

Pls begin to arrest the people using the Dr. without any piece of work or studies. Some of my aunties are using the title recently and l am beginning to ask myself, which uni. gave it to them. Some men of God are also using ...
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Pls begin to arrest the people using the Dr. without any piece of work or studies. Some of my aunties are using the title recently and l am beginning to ask myself, which uni. gave it to them. Some men of God are also using the title to brag in their churches that they have not been to school yet they are called doctors. Too many things happening in Ghana you wonder where the ideas are coming from.
Kofi Mensah 6 years ago

NAB, what's a cv? Is it not about record of some key happenings in one's life? So why shouldn't one indicate in her/his her cv that s/he has an honourary doctorate degree from a particular institution? Praise singers, fans et ...
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NAB, what's a cv? Is it not about record of some key happenings in one's life? So why shouldn't one indicate in her/his her cv that s/he has an honourary doctorate degree from a particular institution? Praise singers, fans etc cannot be stopped from using it even if the honourary holders stop using the title.
Adamu 6 years ago

What exactly are the concerns of NAB? Is it about fake degrees or "unaccredited" institutions? Those socalled unaccredited schools continue to exist in their countries because accreditation is optional in those countries. Is ...
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What exactly are the concerns of NAB? Is it about fake degrees or "unaccredited" institutions? Those socalled unaccredited schools continue to exist in their countries because accreditation is optional in those countries. Is NAB suggesting that it is now their mandate to give accreditatiion to all institutions worldwide? In those countries quality education is NOT about accreditation. NAB WAKE UP TO REALITY AND STOP MAKING MOCKERY OF YOURSELF BEFORE THE ACADEMIC WORLD.

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