The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has urged calm over the recent disturbance at the Ejisu office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), stressing that the matter should be handled locally and not politicized at the national level.

The NHIA office was reportedly locked up by aggrieved NDC youth who were protesting the appointment of a new district manager.

Speaking in an interview on Joy FM Top Story on Tuesday, March 17, Nawaane said such incidents reflect local disagreements and should be addressed on the ground rather than involving national political leaders.

“What has happened is more of a local problem. We should focus on resolving the issue on the ground rather than extending it to the President or national party leadership,” he said.

He noted that appointments within the NHIA are governed by established rules and are generally career-based. District managers are usually promoted from within the organization rather than selected for political reasons.

The Health Committee Chair noted that some of the tensions may stem from misunderstandings about how appointments are made, and he called for public education to clarify the distinction between career positions and political appointments.

“Educating the public and party supporters about these processes will help prevent similar incidents in the future and ensure that public institutions function smoothly,” he said.

The Health Committee Chairman also reminded Ghanaians that the country’s democratic institutions must be protected from unnecessary disruption, emphasising that calm, local resolution and adherence to regulations are key to maintaining stability.