Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kamal-Deen Abdulai, has stated that holding a title or academic qualification is not what makes a person effective.
According to him, competence and the desire to leave a lasting legacy are more important than titles or degrees.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana on July 9, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb, he lamented that Ghanaian society places too much emphasis on academic credentials and formal titles, often at the expense of real ability.
He described this fixation as misplaced and unhelpful.
“We are too fixated on educational qualifications. A lot of people have the certificates but are still incompetent. This mindset has created a culture where titles are mistaken for capability, even when evidence shows otherwise”, he stated.
Kamal-Deen argued that many individuals without high-ranking titles or advanced degrees have proven to be more efficient and impactful in various fields.
“For me, what matters most is what one contributes to society and the legacy they leave behind”, he indicated.
He urged that the public must begin assessing people based on performance, work ethic, and values rather than their academic background or the positions they hold.
According to him, this shift in mindset is essential for national development and true leadership.
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