Former Ghana Audit Service Board Chairman hot over professor title
The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has reaffirmed its stance regarding the academic title used by Edward Dua Agyeman, a former Board Chairman of the Ghana Audit Service. According to the Commission, there is currently no credible evidence to support Mr. Agyeman’s claim to the title of “Professor.”
In a letter dated June 27, 2025, and signed by Prof. Augustine Ocloo, Deputy Director-General of GTEC, the Commission asked Mr. Agyeman to provide verifiable documentation confirming the institution that conferred the professorial title on him and the date it was granted.
GTEC highlighted several inconsistencies in Mr. Agyeman’s publicly shared academic journey, which they say require further clarification. For instance, the Commission noted that Mr. Agyeman stated he began lecturing in 2004, although he reportedly obtained his master’s degree in 2009. This led GTEC to question whether he was teaching at the tertiary level with only a first degree at the time.
GTEC also raised questions about his claimed promotion to the rank of professor shortly after completing his PhD at Warnborough College in 2013.
“You completed your PhD in Warnborough College in 2013 and were appointed a professor by the same institution in 2014. Were you ever promoted to the rank of senior lecturer or associate professor?” the Commission asked.
The Commission further questioned Mr. Agyeman’s link to Emile Woolf College of Accounting in Holborn, London. According to GTEC, the college is not a university and therefore lacks the authority to promote anyone to the rank of senior lecturer or professor.
“Which institution promoted you to the rank of a senior lecturer? Emile Woolf College of Accounting is not a university and cannot, therefore, appoint you to the rank of senior lecturer,” the letter stated.
According to GTEC, the only verifiable information regarding Mr. Agyeman’s academic qualifications is his PhD awarded by Warnborough College in 2013. There is no credible evidence, they say, confirming that he was ever appointed as a professor by that or any other accredited institution.
In light of this, GTEC has officially requested Mr. Agyeman to stop using the title “Professor” in public until he submits proof of appointment and it is validated by the Commission.
“Note that the Education Regulatory Bodies Act of 2020 (Act 1023) mandates the Commission to investigate any individual suspected of using suspicious academic credentials, including professorship,” the letter warned.
This latest communication was issued in response to Mr. Agyeman’s public defense of his title. However, GTEC expressed disappointment that his response focused on personal achievements rather than addressing their specific request for documentation.
“Rather than providing the requested documentation, your response focused on detailing your credentials and personal achievements. Please be reminded that the Commission is not interested in a public debate but rather expects a direct and verifiable response,” GTEC stated.
GTEC had earlier written to Mr. Agyeman on June 17, 2025, asking him to substantiate his use of the title “Professor” or immediately cease doing so. The Commission warned that unsubstantiated use of academic titles undermines the integrity of Ghana’s higher education system.
This action is part of a broader initiative by GTEC to address the misuse of academic titles in the country—particularly “unearned” doctorates and professorships—which it says are damaging to the credibility of Ghana’s education sector.
Mr. Agyeman has until Thursday, July 10, 2025, to respond with the requested documentation. GTEC says it expects full cooperation and remains committed to ensuring academic standards are upheld across all institutions and among public figures.