The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has warned Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah against presenting herself as a professor, stating she does not hold the title.
GTEC’s clarification follows a review of documents submitted by Dr. Ayensu-Danquah’s legal team, which claimed she was appointed Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah.
However, a letter from the university confirmed her role was actually Adjunct Assistant Professor, a part-time, non-tenure track position. Under Ghana’s academic system, this is equivalent to a lecturer—not a senior lecturer or professor.
The Commission noted that omitting the term “Adjunct” is misleading and emphasized that the title of professor is not held by Dr. Ayensu-Danquah in any capacity.
GTEC had initially requested proof of her professorial appointment by August 11, 2025, to verify her claim.
The Commission has now called on her employers to ensure she stops using the title and warned that legal action could follow if she continues, citing concerns over public deception.
