Staff and management of the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have launched a protest against recent appointments to their Corporate Communications Office in Tamale, arguing that the positions have been filled based on political considerations rather than merit.

The demonstration comes in response to reports that two communication officers affiliated with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have been appointed to key roles within the corporate communications departments of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and NEDCo. This has sparked discontent among employees, who fear the move could undermine professionalism within the institutions.

The leadership of the VRA and NEDCo Staff Groups have rejected the alleged appointments, warning that such political interference could compromise operational efficiency and institutional integrity.

Speaking to Citi News on Friday, March 21, William K. Asare, Chairman of the NEDCo Senior Staff Association, expressed strong opposition to the development, calling for an immediate reversal of the decision.

“Never in our history has an appointment for a managerial position been filled from the office of the president… If this is allowed to stand, tomorrow we will wake up and somebody holds a letter from the office of the president purporting to manage transport… We are telling the appointing authority that that is not the way to go,” he stated.

Asare further warned that if the issue is not addressed promptly, the staff would be forced to take stronger action.

“…We are giving the minister a notice by next week, if we don’t get a favourable response, we will speak the language that politicians understand. We will advise ourselves,” he added.

The protest, marked by red banners hoisted across NEDCo offices, highlights growing concerns among staff over political interference in public sector appointments.