The People’s National Party (PNP) is urging the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) to conduct a nationwide audit of the academic qualifications held by all individuals appointed under the Mahama administration.
According to the party, this move is necessary in light of the growing trend of forged diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, master’s qualifications, and PhDs being presented for top public sector positions.
In a statement released on Wednesday, July 30, and signed by its National Chairperson, Janet Asana Nabla, the PNP stressed that the verification process must not be limited to higher degrees alone but should cover every level of academic qualification submitted by public officials.
“A country that fails to scrutinize the educational background of its leaders and workforce is bound to face persistent economic and governance challenges,” she said, adding that the audit should extend to all public workers, especially those who obtained certificates abroad.
To help curb academic fraud permanently, the PNP proposed that GTEC create a publicly accessible online database of verified academic certificates issued by accredited institutions in Ghana.
The party also recommended the introduction of a mandatory “GTEC Monitoring and Evaluation Fee” for all incoming tertiary students to sustainably fund continuous credential verification.
Mad. Nabla emphasized that swift action is needed to protect public trust, institutional credibility, and the future of Ghana’s education system.
“We urge GTEC to take swift action on this matter in the interest of national accountability, development, and the protection of Ghana’s academic and professional standards.”
