A leading member of the Movement for Change, Nana Yaw Sarpong, has questioned the culture of fear among some public officials, linking it to misconduct, abuse of power, and corruption.
Speaking on TV3 New Day on Tuesday, July 15, Sarpong welcomed the decision by the Ministry of Defence to withdraw military protection for civilians, describing it as necessary to restore discipline and professionalism within Ghana's security sector.
According to him, integrity in public office is crucial, as true leadership does not require armed protection but rather the trust and support of the people. "If you occupy a public office and do that which is right and serve the purpose for which the office was given to you and you are able to serve your people well, the people will protect you," he said.
Sarpong questioned the reasoning behind excessive military protection for some individuals. "What are you running from?
