KEY POINTS
- Victoria Bright says GTEC protecting Ghana’s credibility is vital.
- She warns fake credentials threaten lives and progress.
- Academic and professional titles must be earned.
Former Deputy Minister of State at the Presidency, Victoria Bright, has thrown her weight behind the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) in its ongoing clash over the legitimacy of academic titles.
Bright, who served under President John Kufuor’s administration, rejected claims that the regulator’s scrutiny amounts to political witch-hunting. Her defense comes after a tense standoff between GTEC and Deputy Health Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who insists on using the title “Professor” despite the regulator’s objections.
GTEC is protecting Ghana’s credibility, Bright says
Speaking on JoyNews’ PM Express on Monday, Bright argued that GTEC is performing its statutory role of upholding standards. “What GTEC is doing is not a witch hunt. If you have the degree, just produce it—end of story,” she said.
Bright emphasized that the issue transcends personal disputes. For her, the core concern is GTEC protecting Ghana’s credibility on the global stage. “It’s about fairness, our reputation as a country, and protecting the integrity of our education system,” she said.
Fake credentials threaten education and healthcare
Bright warned of the dangers of tolerating false credentials, recalling past cases of individuals posing as doctors and teachers without qualifications.
“You are jeopardizing lives and futures when unqualified people are allowed to practice,” she cautioned, underscoring the risks to public safety and national development.
She added that celebrating mediocrity and shielding impostors undermines the very fabric of Ghana’s progress.
GTEC protecting Ghana’s credibility is non-negotiable
In a sharp rebuke of critics, Bright urged Ghanaians to stop vilifying institutions tasked with enforcing standards. “If we are serious about resetting our country, then we must stop what portrays us in a negative light,” she said.
Her message was blunt: professional and academic titles must be earned, not claimed. “If you’re not a doctor, lawyer, or professor, don’t call yourself that. Go through the process and earn it,” she declared.
