By Archie Boan
The saga of Peter Mathew George, the purported medical doctor whose medical license was revoked earlier this year for alleged fraudulent credentials, has taken a fresh turn as he surfaces in Cameroon to continue medical studies.
On its official Facebook page, Kesmonds International University announced that George, described as a “medical student from Liberia,” was welcomed at the Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, Cameroon. The university claimed that he would be taking part in clinical rotation programs across public and private medical facilities in the country.
This development has sparked outrage and concern, especially given George’s controversial background.
On May 8, 2025, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) revoked his medical license, declaring that his credentials were fraudulent.
The Council also stripped him of his position as President of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA). As public outrage heightened to arrest and prosecute him, George escaped Liberia, an attempt many Liberians decried as “evading justice and accountability.”
In its public statement, the LMDC stressed: “The public is hereby informed that the medical license of Dr. Peter Mathew George has been revoked by the Liberia Medical and Dental Council due to fraudulent credentials.”
Adding to the controversy is the legitimacy of Kesmonds International University itself. Multiple reports, accreditation findings, and analyses suggest that the institution’s accreditation claims are questionable and misleading.
While Kesmonds lists affiliations with organizations such as the International Accreditation Organization (IAO) and the Board of Quality Standards (BQS), these bodies are not recognized as legitimate accrediting authorities by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in the United States.
Educational experts note that degrees from Kesmonds International University are not recognized by US-based NACES member organizations, which are responsible for evaluating international qualifications. This means graduates of the school face significant barriers in having their degrees accepted for further studies or professional practice in the United States and other countries with strict accreditation standards.
The combination of George’s revoked license and the credibility concerns surrounding Kesmonds International University raises troubling questions about the safety of patients who may be treated during these clinical rotations.
It also underscores the urgent need for greater international cooperation between educational and medical regulatory bodies to stop individuals with fake credentials from exploiting weak oversight in healthcare and higher education systems.
