Renowned sports journalist from Ghana Saddick Adams has urged fellow Ghanaians to remain calm regarding a fellow citizen who recently obtained Dutch citizenship.
This individual, who had been living in the Netherlands for years and recently acquired Dutch citizenship, made a statement equating the value of a Dutch passport to that of a PhD.
While this remark sparked criticism from some Ghanaians, Adams believes that their outrage is unwarranted.
Adams acknowledges that he personally prioritizes education but notes that many Ghanaians place a higher value on dual citizenship.
He points out that even prominent leaders in Ghana often prioritize acquiring citizenship abroad, as evidenced by instances of legislators taking extended breaks to give birth in Western countries for the sake of obtaining passports.
While Adams acknowledges that valuing a passport over academic achievements might seem disrespectful to those with PhDs or pursuing them, he emphasizes that this sentiment reflects a prevailing mindset in Ghana.
He suggests that instead of condemning individuals for such views, it’s important to recognize the broader societal context that influences these perspectives.
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Watch video of Ghanaian man bragging about Dutch passport:
I can attend toilet cleaning conference today in the US today without visa because of my Dutch passport, can you fly today to the US today to attend a PhD conference without a visa but with your PhD certificate from Legon or any of the universities in GHANA? pic.twitter.com/zfTJQYVPoR
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