Stop using ‘Professor’ title – GTEC to TMPC board chair

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has instructed Samuel Ato Duncan, the newly appointed Board Chairman of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), to immediately stop using the title “Professor’ publicly.

In an official communiqué, GTEC reminded Mr. Duncan of a directive issued on June 3, 2025, directing him to cease the use of the title “Professor” owing to the absence of verifiable qualifications that would substantiate such a claim.

“You were required to provide verifiable evidence confirming the removal of this title from all relevant platforms, including but not limited to official documents, institutional profiles, letterheads, websites, and other public professional representations,” the Commission stated.

GTEC pointed out that Mr. Duncan has not yet responded to the initial directive or provided any documentation to validate his use of the academic title.

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Consequently, the Commission has reiterated its position, indicating that without the necessary academic credentials, the title’s usage remains unauthorised.

“To date, the Commission has not received a response from you, nor have you submitted any documentation justifying your entitlement to the academic title ‘Professor’,” GTEC wrote.

The Commission clarified that Mr. Duncan must present verifiable evidence proving the attainment of a PhD or an equivalent terminal degree, along with formal promotion to the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor by an accredited institution.

“Until and unless you provide verifiable evidence… You are not authorised to use the title ‘Dr’ or ‘Professor’ in any official capacity,” the statement stressed.