NDC Government Will Undo All ‘Last-Minute’ Employee Promotions, Asiedu Nketiah Promises

   The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has declared its intention to reverse all “last-minute” promotions and appointments made by the outgoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, asserting that any such actions that are found to be improper will be undone. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the National Chairman of the NDC, made this statement during a victory rally in Sunyani on December 20, 2024, where he outlined the party’s plans if it assumes power following the 2024 elections.

Asiedu Nketiah raised serious concerns about what he described as an attempt by the NPP government to make last-minute decisions regarding promotions and appointments in the public sector as they near the end of their tenure. According to him, he had received information that, just in the past week alone, the NPP government issued approximately 10,000 appointment letters and promoted several government officials across various public institutions. He questioned the timing of these actions, suggesting that they were part of a deliberate strategy to solidify political loyalty in the final days of the NPP’s governance.

The NDC Chairman pointed to several key institutions where such actions had allegedly occurred, including the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS), the Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA). He claimed that these last-minute appointments and promotions were not only politically motivated but, in some cases, were backdated to conceal any legal or procedural issues. Asiedu Nketiah argued that these measures were taken to place loyalists of the NPP in important positions, potentially to influence future decisions within these institutions.

Asiedu Nketiah’s comments were clear: any promotions or appointments made under these circumstances would be reviewed and, if deemed illegal or improper, reversed by the incoming NDC administration. He emphasized that his party would not tolerate any actions that would undermine the integrity of public service institutions or allow the outgoing government to secure positions for political gain. In his view, the last-minute decisions were part of a larger effort by the NPP to consolidate power in strategic offices before relinquishing control.

Further, the NDC Chairman made it clear that government officials who were involved in these alleged illegal activities would be held accountable. He warned that any official who played a role in the questionable promotions or appointments would face consequences. If those officials were unable to justify their actions or provide satisfactory explanations for their involvement, they would be dismissed from their positions, he said.

“This is a matter of ensuring fairness and transparency in the public sector,” Asiedu Nketiah stressed. He added that the NDC was committed to restoring order and integrity to public institutions, ensuring that all promotions and appointments were made based on merit and in line with established legal and procedural standards. The NDC’s stance on reversing last-minute decisions is rooted in its belief that public service should serve the people, not political interests, and that such actions only serve to deepen public mistrust in the system.

Asiedu Nketiah’s remarks highlighted the NDC’s broader commitment to tackling corruption and ensuring that the public service remains free from political manipulation. He reiterated that the NDC would be focused on rectifying any wrongdoings and creating a more transparent and accountable government. The party’s message was clear: public service should be about delivering for the people, not about rewarding political loyalists in the final days of an administration.

The claims made by Asiedu Nketiah have sparked significant conversation and controversy, as the NPP government enters its final stretch. It remains to be seen how these issues will unfold in the coming months and whether the NDC will follow through on its promises to reverse what it considers to be unjust or illegal decisions made by the outgoing administration.