Babcock University Threatens Legal Action Over Carter Efe’s Alleged Forged Certificate

Babcock University has denied claims by comedian and content creator Carter Efe that he graduated from the institution with a first-class degree in Biochemistry.

The controversy began after Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, claimed during an interview that he studied at the university and graduated with outstanding academic results. He later shared a document online, dated 2023, which he presented as his graduation certificate.

In a statement, Babcock University rejected the document, describing it as fake and stating that it was never issued by the institution.

According to the university, the certificate contains details that do not align with its academic system. It explained that it does not issue honorary certificates to recognise undergraduate academic performance and does not use the classification “First Class Upper.”

The institution noted that its official academic distinction is First Class Honours, which is awarded only through certificates and academic transcripts issued by the Office of the Registrar.

The statement read:

“Babcock University unequivocally states that this document is false, unauthorized, and does not emanate from the University.

“Babcock University does not issue ‘Honorary Certificates’ in recognition of undergraduate academic performance.

“Academic excellence, including the award of First Class Honours, is formally recognized only through the University’s official degree certificate and academic transcript issued by the Office of the Registrar.

“There is no academic classification or degree known to Babcock University as ‘First Class Upper’. The recognized classification is First Class Honours.

“Babcock University warns the public of forged certificates in circulation, including fake ‘Honorary’ ones with a non-existent ‘First Class Upper’ classification. We DO NOT issue such documents. ‘First Class Upper’ doesn’t exist here. Legal action underway.”

The university added that it is taking legal action over the alleged forged certificate.