President John Dramani Mahama has relieved the Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, Dr. Ahmed Nuhu Zakaria, of his duties.
It is unclear why the President sacked him. Reports stated that Dr Nuhu Zakaria is the latest addition to the long list of persons the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has cited for the inappropriate use of academic titles they have not earned in their official, professional, and public communication or documentation.
Dr Nuhu Zakaria on his part is a medical doctor (MD), which GTEC acknowledges, but the commission disapproves of his inappropriate use of the “Professor” title, which it said he has not earned.
Earlier, GTEC raised concerns about the growing trend of individuals using academic titles without formal validation, describing the practice as misleading and inconsistent with established academic standards in the country.
However, political pundits said this move by Mahama may be symbolic, signaling his intent to take firm action on governance and public sector accountability, and also reflects a strong message to key institutions under his administration that performance and integrity will be non-negotiable standards.
