Ashanti region: The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has defended the party's approach to appointments, insisting that merit, not ethnicity, remains the guiding principle.
According to Ghana Web, Asiedu Nketiah addressed supporters during his 'Thank You Tour' in the Ashanti Region, reaffirming the NDC's commitment to fairness and national inclusivity. He stressed that no Ghanaian is sidelined based on tribal background, emphasizing that individuals are selected for roles based on their competence and ability to contribute to national development. "We are not selective. Whoever deserves the position will be rewarded regardless of where they come from," he stated.
He further dismissed claims that the party marginalizes certain ethnic groups, particularly Asantes, describing such allegations as baseless and inconsistent with the NDC's principles of equal opportunity. He emphasized that competence, merit, and hard work remain the key criteria for appointments within the party.