Fiifi Kwetey, General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), is facing mounting criticism after making a statement that has now been proven false. In an effort to defend the party’s past leadership, Kwetey claimed there was no code of conduct for government appointees when Victoria Hammah was dismissed in 2013.
He suggested that the party’s decision to sack Hammah showed integrity, despite the supposed lack of ethical guidelines at the time. However, this assertion has been flatly contradicted by documented evidence and pointed out publicly by Krobea Kobena Asante.
According to Asante, Fiifi Kwetey—who served as a minister during that period—should have been well aware that a code of ethics was, in fact, introduced by the John Mahama administration in July 2013. He referenced a launch event held at the Peduase Lodge, where the code was unveiled in the presence of top government officials.
Supporting Asante’s rebuttal, reports from Graphic Online confirm that the code of ethics was officially introduced on July 8, 2013, with President Mahama urging ministers and appointees to uphold high moral standards and avoid corruption and abuse of office.
The ethics manual, aimed at guiding public officials on matters of integrity and conduct, was a key initiative by the Mahama government to promote transparency and accountability within the public service.
Given the timeline, Fiifi Kwetey’s claim has sparked outrage and disbelief, especially among political observers who argue that such misinformation undermines credibility and public trust. The misstatement is being seen as a political misstep that could weaken the NDC’s narrative on ethical governance.
As the backlash grows, many are emphasizing the need for greater accuracy and fact-checking from political leaders, particularly on matters that involve national governance history.
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Source: NewsandVibes.com
