Are you guys not aware that you do not need an academic certificate to become President? – Nkansah

In an Official Facebook Post on 29 October 2026, political commentator and New Patriotic Party (NPP) communicator Kofi Ofosu Nkansah delivered a sharp critique of National Democratic Congress (NDC) activists over their repeated demands for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to publish his academic certificates. Nkansah characterized these demands as bad-faith political tactics, pointing out that under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, holding a tertiary degree is not a prerequisite for occupying the highest office of the land.

Addressing NDC commentators who frequently bring up Akufo-Addo’s qualifications whenever questions are raised about public sector and Public Services Commission (PSC) appointments under the current administration, Nkansah wrote:

The social media post touches upon a recurring talking point in Ghanaian political debate. Over the years, opposition communicators have occasionally raised questions regarding the academic and professional documentation of key political leaders during heated debates over public appointments, executive competence, and educational credentials.

In his defense of the former president’s academic pedigree, Nkansah highlighted Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s verified educational history, noting his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Ghana, Legon, alongside his formal legal training and call to the bar in both the United Kingdom (Middle Temple) and Ghana. To emphasize his argument that constitutional eligibility relies on citizenship, age, and sound mind rather than post-secondary degrees, Nkansah cited the political trajectory of former President Jerry John Rawlings, who rose to lead the nation after entering the Ghana Armed Forces with secondary school credentials.

Observers note that Nkansah’s commentary exposes the ongoing narrative battles surrounding qualifications, meritocracy, and statutory appointments within Ghana’s civil and public services. In Ghanaian political discourse, debates over executive appointments frequently devolve into partisan comparisons of past leaders’ credentials and constitutional standards.

At its core, the statement serves as both a constitutional reminder and a defense of former President Akufo-Addo’s professional legacy. Nkansah’s analysis highlights that using academic certificate demands as a counter-weapon against legitimate questions regarding current Public Services Commission appointments is politically disingenuous and legally baseless.

The Facebook post has sparked active engagement across social media channels, political talk shows, and online governance forums. While NPP supporters endorsed Nkansah’s constitutional breakdown and defended the academic standing of the former president, NDC communicators maintained that public officials at all levels should welcome scrutiny regarding their qualifications and public service records. Regardless of partisan alignment, the post highlights the enduring focus on qualifications, constitutional standards, and historical legacy in Ghanaian political commentary.

Source: Kofi Ofosu Official, Official Facebook Post, 29 October 2026