Ghana's Dubious Awards Issue Persists Despite Dr. UN Scandal
Ghana faces a growing issue of dubious awards, with individuals accepting honours without verifying their credibility. This trend, despite the Dr. UN scandal, continues to tarnish the country's reputation.
The recent Dr. UN saga, where a man posed as a UN representative to award medals, should have served as a wake-up call. However, the problem persists. The 'Partner aller Nationen' umbrella association, which includes the 'Asociación Española en Austria' (AEA), awarded these bogus honours. In Ghana, institutions often give out 'international' awards in exchange for payment, further muddying the waters.
Ghana's culture of accepting awards without question, coupled with rewarding mediocrity over excellence, fuels this issue. Recipients often display these titles proudly, enhancing their reputation. Yet, true honour comes from genuine excellence and does not need constant validation. To build a society where honour has weight, people must learn to value substance over shine and walk away from dubious awards. To check the value of an honour, one should question the organiser's authenticity, the selection criteria, and the recognition's legitimacy.
The Dr. UN saga and the ongoing issue of bogus awards in Ghana highlight the need for vigilance. Accepting an honour without verifying its worth can lead to humiliation. Integrity is more important than applause, and the worth of a crown lies in the truth behind it. It's high time Ghana's society learns to question, value substance, and walk away from dubious awards.
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