Carter Efe Mocks Babcock University After Legal Threat Over Alleged Fake Degree

Nigerian content creator and streamer Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has reacted to Babcock University's threat to institute legal action against him over an alleged fake academic certificate, appearing to mock the institution.

The controversy began after Carter Efe claimed during an interview with content creator Egungun of Lagos that he graduated with a first-class degree in Biochemistry from Babcock University.

He subsequently shared what he described as his certificate on social media.

In response, Babcock University dismissed the claim, stating that the document circulating online was fraudulent and did not originate from the institution.

In a statement posted on its official X account, the university said it does not issue the type of certificate shared by the streamer and described the document as fake.

"The attention of Babcock University has been drawn to the circulation of fraudulent documents by certain individuals falsely claiming to have affiliations with, and possessing honorary certificates and academic distinctions purportedly issued by the University.

"One such document is a purported 'Honorary Certificate' allegedly issued by the Babcock University Biochemistry Computer Club to Oderhohwo Joseph Efe for achieving a 'First Class Upper'.

"We do not issue such documents. 'First Class Upper' doesn't exist here. Legal action underway," the university stated.

Reacting during a live-stream session, Carter Efe appeared unfazed by the university's threat of legal action.

"I heard that Babcock University is looking for me. You would not see me," he said.

"You will pay ₦100,000 for a ticket before you could see me in Babcock, and we are coming soon."

The content creator did not directly address the university's allegation that the certificate was forged or provide evidence to support his earlier claim.

Babcock University has maintained that legal proceedings are underway against those responsible for circulating what it described as fraudulent documents bearing the institution's name.