Ghana’s former High Commissioner to the United Kingdom and Ireland, Isaac Osei, has raised concerns over the growing culture of connections and favouritism in the country.
Speaking at the 10th Anniversary celebration of Christian Heritage University on Wednesday, he criticised the tendency of some Ghanaians to prioritise personal connections over merit, hard work, and ability when enrolling people into their institutions.
“What is happening in this country, which is very sad, is that a lot of people do not look at merit and ability and hard work as the route to success.
“People think that you have to get connections, and something they now call protocol, before you can get a job. That bothers me a lot, and I think it should bother all of us,” he said.
The ambassador underscored that reliance on connections rather than competence undermines national development and discourages hardworking individuals.
He called on institutions, employers, and citizens to hold in high esteem and ensure that opportunities are awarded based on ability rather than influence.
