Akufo-Addo Gov’t Employed 12,000 in Post-Election Move – Rashid Pelpuo

Minister for Employment, Jobs, and Labour Relations, Rashid Pelpuo, has made a startling revelation about the previous Akufo-Addo administration. According to Pelpuo, the previous administration employed approximately 12,000 people into the public sector shortly after losing the 2024 general elections.

President John Dramani Mahama has established a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding these recruitments, particularly amid claims of unfair dismissals. The committee’s mandate includes examining the timing, processes, and motivations behind the appointments made during the transition period. “As co-chairman of the committee, Pelpuo assured that the findings will guide any necessary actions.

Pelpuo emphasized the government’s commitment to transparency and fairness in public sector employment. The investigation aims to clarify whether due process was followed and whether the move was politically motivated. The outcome is expected to bring clarity to the controversy surrounding the mass recruitments.

The Akufo-Addo administration’s decision to employ 12,000 people within a week or two after losing the elections has raised concerns about the motivations behind the move. Pelpuo’s revelation has sparked a national conversation about the role of politics in public sector employment.

Other news stories have highlighted concerns about the Akufo-Addo administration’s handling of the economy and potential disciplinary actions against certain officials.

These developments have significant implications for the country’s political landscape and the nation’s economic future.

By Phalonzy