Dr UN is a Ghanaian con man, notorious for awarding fake awards to unwitting celebrities, politicians and public figures in the name of the United Nations (UN) and the late Kofi Annan.
He claimed to be a UN Global Ambassador and humanitarian activist. However, he was exposed as a fraud who had nothing to do with the UN or Kofi Annan.
He also has a history of scamming people with fake academic credentials, admissions records, and past questions.
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- Full name: Emmanuel Kwame Fordjour
- Nickname: Dr. UN
- Date of birth: None
- Age: None
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Kumasi, Ghana
- Nationality: Ghana
- Occupation: scammer
- Height: 5’10”
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship status: None
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Emmanuel Kwame Fordjour, best known as Dr. UN, was born in Kumasi, the capital of the Ashanti Region, Ghana.
He attended KNUST SHS, a senior secondary school affiliated to Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
He then attended the University of Asmara, a public university in Eritrea, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in biology.
He also claims to have a Master of Science in immunology and infectious diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a PhD in public health from the University of Nottingham.
However, some of his former classmates and colleagues have questioned and disputed his educational qualifications and accused him of falsifying certificates and transcripts.
Personal life
Dr. UN’s personal life remains a mystery as he has not revealed much about his family, background or relationships.
He neither confirmed nor denied that he was married or had children. He also did not reveal his religious beliefs or political leanings.
He was known to be a flashy and charismatic man, fond of wearing suits and ties, glasses and hats.
He also likes to use big words and titles, such as “Sir”, “Doctor”, and “Ambassador”.
Career
Dr. UN’s career is synonymous with deception and fraud as he has been involved in various scams and conspiracies.
He started his dubious operation in 2001 when he sold fake exam papers to WASSCE candidates and gave fake KNUST admission certificates to 10 people for GHC1,500 each.
He also posed as a diplomat and a United Nations official on multiple occasions and even met former President John Mahama in 2014.
He claims to have worked with the United Nations in various capacities, such as peace envoy, health adviser and human rights advocate.
He also announced the establishment of the Global Blueprint Excellence Award, which he said was in partnership with the United Nations and the late UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Dr UN’s most infamous scam occurred in 2020 when he awarded fake awards to prominent Ghanaians such as rapper Sarkodie, TV presenter Berla Mundi, politician John Boadu and musician D-Black.
He invited them to a ceremony at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, where he presented them with plaques that read “UN Kofi Annan Excellence Award” is engraved on it. He also awarded himself an award for “humanitarian work“.
He stated that the award was intended to honor and recognize the achievements of the recipients, who he said had made significant contributions to society.
However, it was later discovered that he had no connection with the United Nations or Kofi Annan, and his awards were also unreliable.
Recipients of his awards have been subjected to public ridicule and ridicule, with some returning or destroying their plaques.
Net worth
Dr. UN’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million, an amount he amassed from his fraudulent activities.
Using fake identities and documents, he was accused of defrauding many individuals and organizations of large sums of money.
Argumentative
Dr. UN is a controversial figure involved in several scandals and controversies. He has been exposed as a liar, a fraud, a con man and a criminal who has scammed and defrauded many people and organizations.
He has also been arrested and prosecuted for several of his crimes, such as counterfeiting, impersonation, and fraud. He has faced public outcry, condemnation, legal action, and sanctions for his unethical and illegal activities.
He has also been sued and ordered to pay back the money he stole or extorted from his victims. He has shown no remorse or regret for his actions and continues to defend and justify himself, even challenging his accusers and opponents.
Social media
- Instagram name: @dr.un_official
- Twitter Username: @drunofficial
