According to GhanaWeb, Dr. Nii Moi Thompson, the Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), has expressed serious concerns regarding public sector employees watching inappropriate content during work hours instead of concentrating on their duties.
In an interview with Channel One TV on March 5, 2025, he criticized the presence of televisions in government offices, highlighting that he often walks through corridors to find officials distracted by soap operas and other unsuitable programs.
He pointed out that these shows often feature scantily clad individuals, making it inappropriate for daytime viewing.
Thompson labeled the existence of televisions in public offices as a clear indication of a lack of seriousness in the country.
“I go to places and I walk through the corridor straight to the minister’s office and no one asks me a question, because they are watching a soap opera… it’s not just soap opera but soft porn; given that these telenovelas show people going about half naked and it’s at around 10 am in the morning,” he decried.
He argued that such distractions significantly hinder productivity and called for immediate measures to eliminate televisions from government workplaces.
Additionally, he recommended that the use of personal mobile phones, especially by frontline workers, should be scrutinized, as many individuals spend work hours on social media rather than focusing on their responsibilities.
Thompson asserted that frontline staff should refrain from using their phones during work hours, suggesting they turn them off upon arrival.
He emphasized the need for a contact number for emergencies, advocating for a strict policy against engaging in non-work-related activities during official hours.