By Emmanuel Koffa
Barclayville, Grand Kru County — Former Acting President of Grand Kru Technical College, Josephus Gray, has launched a sharp and unapologetic response to critics who once opposed his administration’s decision to sponsor two staff members for advanced studies abroad.
In a strongly worded reflection, Gray described the backlash he faced as “unjust,” “misguided,” and driven by individuals who attempted to undermine progress in Grand Kru County.
He argued that education remains the backbone of national development and warned against what he characterized as deliberate efforts to obstruct opportunities for growth.
“At no point should anyone position themselves as a barrier to the light of education,” Gray asserted, emphasizing that advanced learning is essential to unlocking the county’s future.
The controversy centered on scholarships awarded to William H.S. Doe of Barclayville and Robert Nyema of Garaway—a move Gray said was met with relentless criticism, condemnation, and what he described as “daily attacks” from both within and outside the college community.
Despite the resistance, Gray stood firm, facilitating their enrollment at Sharda University in India, citing that the decision was never about convenience, but about long-term human capital development for the institution and the county at large.
Now, with both scholars having successfully completed their studies, Gray says the outcome has exposed the flaws in the arguments made against him.
“Those criticisms are now meaningless,” he stated bluntly, adding that the very individuals who once condemned the initiative are now beneficiaries of the pride it has brought.
Gray also accused some critics of attempting to tarnish reputations through false allegations, warning that such actions do more harm than good to a struggling educational system.
He doubled down on his leadership stance, stating that the opposition only strengthened his resolve to continue creating opportunities for others.
“This was never about popularity—it was about progress,” he declared.
The former College Acting President called on citizens to abandon negativity and instead support initiatives that foster growth, urging a shift away from “persistent condemnation and false innuendos” toward unity and development.
“Education is light,” he concluded, “and advanced education is a brighter light.”
