NDC National Chairman Announces Plan to Scrap Protocol System in Security and Public Sector Recruitment
National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has announced plans to scrap the protocol system used in recruiting personnel into the security services and other public institutions.
Mr Asiedu Nketia made the declaration during his ongoing “Thank You Tour” of the Western Region, while addressing party executives and supporters in Sekondi-Takoradi.
Speaking on the fourth day of the tour — which covered the Effia, Kwesimintsim, Takoradi and Sekondi constituencies — the NDC Chairman urged party members to reward dedication and hard work at the grassroots level.
“Those who worked hard and diligently should be retained, but those who did otherwise should not be entertained in the party,” he said, stressing that discipline and commitment are essential to strengthening the party at the constituency level.
He explained that the decision to eliminate the protocol system aligns with President John Dramani Mahama’s broader agenda to promote merit-based recruitment, ensuring equal access to opportunities in public institutions without special privileges or favoritism.
During the visit, traditional leaders also raised key development concerns with the NDC Chairman, including the long-stalled Takoradi Market Circle redevelopment project.
The Chief of Takoradi, Nana Obo Kojo Atta IV, appealed for urgent intervention to complete the project, noting that prolonged delays have severely affected market women, particularly those relocated from Jubilee Park.
The Chairman assured the chiefs and the communities that the government is committed to addressing these infrastructure challenges and delivering on promises made to the people of the Western Region.
The announcement on ending protocol recruitment has already sparked public debate, with many Ghanaians welcoming the move toward transparency and fairness, while others question how the policy will be implemented across the security services and other state institutions.
