The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumani Kingsford Bagbin, has warned newly recruited parliamentary security assistants to desist from taking alcohol while on duty.
He said any officer found drunk on duty will face disciplinary action, with a third offence resulting in dismissal.
Mr Bagbin issued the caution during the passing-out ceremony for 69 newly recruited parliamentary assistant security officers on Friday, August 29.
He charged them to uphold discipline, professionalism and commitment and to keep their social lives separate from their official duties.
He stressed that discipline among security officers is vital to safeguarding Parliament and Ghana’s democracy.
He also urged them to be highly vigilant and to strictly enforce access control and security protocols at the parliamentary precincts.
“No alcoholism. Once we come and we smell alcohol from you, I can assure you, you’ll be disciplined. And on the third occasion, you’ll be booted out.
The protection of our democracy begins with the yielding discipline of those tasked to guard its pillars,” he said.
