Political opinions are not prohibited for civil officials considering the positions they hold, but it is not expected that their political connections will be made public.

Top government officials have a history of quitting their jobs before entering politics in their post-service lives.

Two high-ranking government employees have recently come under fire for allegedly being secretly politicians, despite the accusers' public statements to the contrary.

The two are the Dormaahene Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II and Inspector-General of Police George Akuffo Dampare.

In the instance of Dr. Dampare, he was identified as a member of the NDC in a leaked audio clip where a senior New Patriotic Party (NPP) official and a commissioner of police are heard debating the necessity of his removal.

"I know there are others who are also good for this position, if I don't get and this man is changed and those people that we think are our men get," the policeman is heard saying. "(It is okay)"

“Because we need to break this 8. That is important, we need to break the 8… Because I wouldn’t want doctor to become the flagbearer and then we lose the elections… ” the policeman said.

The senior officer expressed vehement criticism of Dr. Dampare's security plan, pointing out how it was biased against the NPP and using the recent by-election in Assin North as evidence.

He said that Dr. Dampare is an NDC member who had advancements under NDC administrations and worked as the late President John Evans Atta Mills' aide-de-camp.

In the instance of the Dormaahene, Kobina Tahir Hammond (NPP MP for Adansi Asokwa), who took aim at the paramount chief for breaking the laws prohibiting chiefs engaging in politics in accordance with the constitution, leveled the accusation against him.

He claimed that he spoke excessively and was unable to serve on the bench. The Dormaahene is a High Court judge in Accra right now. In a case involving an NDC MP, he requested a nolle prosequi, which is what led to KT Hammond's criticism of him.

The MP who also serves as the trades minister stated in an interview with Oyerepa FM:

"Just pay attention to all he has said. One person only. Take a moment to hear what he has to say about the Supreme Court. It follows that no one is seeking to punish him. Why? Does he not realize that what he is doing could cause him trouble?"