On the bustling fourth day of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) “Thank You Tour” in the Western Region, National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah delivered a major policy announcement that drew cheers from supporters in Sekondi-Takoradi.
Addressing party faithful after the NDC’s victory in the 2024 general elections, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah declared the party’s intention to abolish protocol arrangements in the recruitment of personnel into the security services and other public institutions.
Speaking as the tour made its way through Effia, Kwesimintsim, Takoradi, and Sekondi constituencies, the NDC Chairman emphasized the need for discipline and dedication at the grassroots. He urged delegates to prioritize commitment and results when selecting constituency executives, insisting that only those who genuinely worked for the party’s success should be retained in leadership positions.
Turning to public sector recruitment, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah criticized the existing protocol system, describing it as opaque and discriminatory. He argued that such arrangements unfairly benefit a privileged few and undermine meritocracy.
To rectify this, he announced that under President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, all recruitment processes would become open and competitive, with no special allocations or political favors—including the withdrawal of recruitment quotas currently reserved for Members of Parliament.
Mr. Asiedu Nketiah explained that this move was part of a broader vision to ensure fairness and equal opportunity in public sector employment. He reassured supporters that only merit and qualification would determine access to jobs in state institutions in the future.
The NDC Chairman’s visit also featured an engagement with traditional leaders, including a heartfelt appeal from the Chief of Takoradi, Nana Obo Kojo Atta IV. The chief urged the swift completion of the long-delayed Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment, highlighting the hardship experienced by traders, particularly women displaced from Jubilee Park. The call underscored the ongoing challenges facing local communities and the importance of responsive leadership as the NDC moves forward in government.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
