Mixed reactions from residents following Pallo Jordan’s resignation. Jordan resigned from his position as Member of Parliament after it emerged that he didn’t have a formal qualification, though he had been using the ‘Dr’ title.
Some residents applauded him for stepping down while others criticised him for lying about his qualification. Resident Evelyn Gyampo says what Jordan did was honourable because most African leaders never step down from positions, irrespective of what wrongs they are found doing. She adds that it’s disappointing to have an MP of Jordan’s calibre lie about qualifications he holds. “I really wonder what was going on in his mind, what made him feel compelled to lie?”
Another resident, Vee Govender, questions the vetting system of the government. “Did they just take his word that he holds a PhD and never asked for his certificates?”
Here is what other residents had to say:
Charice Rocha say Jordan was selfish by lying his way to the top because he deprived someone qualified from that position. Rocha also questions the vetting system of the State and questions how someone can lie about his qualifications for so long. She adds that if it was not for the media, Jordan could still be pretending to have a PhD.
Daphney Hawkins with Francesca Letcher. Hawkin say she doesn’t understand why Jordan felt the need to lie about his qualifications and adds that the truth always comes out and Pallo should have known. On the same note, she is disturbed by the fact that he lied about it for so long. She finds nothing honourable about the resignation because if it was not reported in the news, Jordan would still be going with the ‘Dr’ title that he did not study for.
Pat Cass says she doesn’t condone what Jordan did but she applauds him for being honest enough to admit and apologise for what he did. Cass highlights that Jordan’s case was not an isolated incident and mentions that a lot of people do lie on their CV to get jobs. She adds that it was morally wrong for Jordan to lie about his qualifications. According to Cass, Jordan’s departure is a loss for the ANC because he was the most intellectual man in the party.
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