Tensions are rising between the transition teams of Ghana’s outgoing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the incoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) governments, fueled by a dispute over last-minute recruitments and payments by various state agencies.
The NDC transition team has alleged that several organizations, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, the Ministry of the Interior, and the Electricity Company of Ghana, are engaging in unlawful recruitment activities.
A press release issued Friday evening by NDC spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated that an agreement had been reached to submit all “significant payments, recruitment, and other such activities” to the Transition Team for case-by-case review.
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This, Ofosu stated, was aimed at providing clarity and amicably resolving the issues.
However, this account is disputed by the NPP transition team.
In a counter-statement, spokesperson Fatimatu Abubakar flatly contradicted Ofosu’s claims, stating that ongoing recruitments are not illegal as the NPP’s term doesn’t officially end until January 6th, 2025.
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Abubakar insisted that these processes have received necessary approvals and urged the public to disregard the NDC’s press release.
She stated that any allegations of illegality should be brought to the Transition Committee for review.
These conflicting statements have sparked public debate.
However, the President-elect John Dramani Mahama has called for complete transparency regarding the alleged last-minute recruitments to ensure a smooth transition of power.