Fiifi Kwetey, the General Secretary of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has come under scrutiny following a false statement he made regarding the existence of a code of conduct for government appointees during the 2013 dismissal of Victoria Hammah.
In a public statement, Kwetey suggested that when Hammah was removed from her position as Deputy Minister of Communications, there was no official code of conduct for government officials. He claimed that the NDC leadership took decisive action despite the absence of such ethical guidelines.
However, this assertion has been debunked by Krobea Kobena Asante, who took to his Facebook page on May 14, 2025, to correct Kwetey’s claim. Asante, who questioned Kwetey’s understanding of the situation, pointed out that the code of ethics for government appointees was officially launched by then-President John Dramani Mahama in July 2013, a few months before Hammah’s dismissal.
Reports from Graphic Online confirm that on July 8, 2013, President Mahama introduced the code of ethics at a ceremony at Peduase Lodge. At the event, the President urged public officials to adhere to high moral and ethical standards, stressing the importance of avoiding corruption, bribery, and misconduct in office. He emphasized that the code was designed to guide ministers and appointees in navigating conflicts of interest and ensuring good governance.
Given this context, many are questioning why Kwetey would make such a claim. Critics argue that his statement not only misrepresents historical facts but also undermines his credibility as a public figure. Some believe that Kwetey’s remarks may have been an attempt to strengthen a political argument, but it has instead led to doubts about the accuracy of statements made by party leaders.
The controversy surrounding Kwetey’s claim highlights the importance of fact-checking and the responsibility of political leaders to ensure the accuracy of their statements, especially when discussing matters of governance and public trust.
