National Service Staff Union Speaks Out Against Political Interference In Authority’s Operations

The staff of the National Service Authority (NSA) have spoken strongly against attempts by political party foot soldiers to take control of the Authority.

In a press release dated 11th April 2025, the Divisional Chapter of the Public Services Workers Union (PSWU) of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) said these actions “undermine the principle of democracy, erode public trust, and compromise the integrity of our institutions.”

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The union reminded the public that the NSA is a public institution that operates under the Public Services Commission. “Our recruitments and transfers are done in line with our approved Scheme of Service,” the statement said, adding that everything is done according to the Public Services Commission Act and the Constitution of Ghana (Article 195).

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One major concern raised in the press release was about political pressure being put on the Western Region to reverse staff transfers. The union said, “We are by this, calling on the youth of Western Region to exercise restraint and allow the Management of the Authority to function as defined by the laws and status.”

They also called on the Management of the Authority to stay true to its values. “We are equally calling on Management to adhere to the guiding principles and protect the integrity of the Authority,” the statement added.

The union is asking the government to protect the National Service Authority and other state institutions from political pressure. “We call on the government to ensure that state institutions like the National Service Authority be protected from political interference.”

In addition, the union has warned political parties not to use the NSA for political purposes. “We want to caution the political parties to refrain from using the National Service Authority as a tool for advancing their interests.”

They also made it clear that recruitment and transfers within the NSA are not influenced by any political group. “The National Service Authority internal transfers and recruitments is not at the mercy of any other group or individual’s call but as enshrined in the National Service Authority Act 2004 (Act 1119), the Public Services Commission Act 1994 (Act 482) and Article 195 of the Constitution.”

The statement was signed by the Chairman, Ayirebi Aduboffour, and copied to the Acting Director-General of NSA and the General Secretary of PSWU.

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