{
  "id": 18102952,
  "title": "I would accept gov’t appointment if it’s not full-time – Fifi Kwetey",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/i-would-accept-govt-appointment-if-its-not-full-time-fifi-kwetey",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:37:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/i-would-accept-govt-appointment-if-its-not-full-time-fifi-kwetey/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "National Democratic Congress General Secretary Fifi Kwetey expressed his openness to a government appointment, provided it is not full-time employment. In an interview with Joy News’ PM Express, he explained that being without a government role has allowed him to focus on the party and speak his mind without considering the reactions from the presidency or the government. Asked about accepting an appointment if it were offered, Kwetey stated that he wouldn't mind as long as the position wasn't full-time. He emphasized that his primary focus is on the party's return to power and his duties as General Secretary. Contrary to expectations, Kwetey noted that general secretaries typically do not hold government appointments, unlike other board chair positions in the two main political parties. He suggested that combining the party role with a board chairmanship could lead to conflicting lines of authority, as the minister overseeing the board would effectively report to the general secretary, creating a complex dynamic. Kwetey argued that his government-free status enables him to address issues without worrying about pleasing those in power. He urged fellow party members to work for the NDC's strength out of conviction, urging them to do so because they want the party to be strong.",
  "summary": "National Democratic Congress (NDC) General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey says he would accept a government appointment if it isn’t full-time. But he says holding no government position has been liberating, as it lets him focus on the party and speak freely without worrying about reactions from the presidency or government. Speaking on Joy News’ PM […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}