Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the incoming government’s transition team, has raised serious concerns over last-minute recruitments being rushed through by the outgoing administration.
Ofosu revealed that over 700 backdated appointments have been issued at the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) alone, highlighting what he described as a troubling trend of hasty recruitments across various state institutions.
The concerns were brought to light following the transition team’s first day of work, as they reviewed the actions of the outgoing government.
These last-minute appointments, according to Ofosu, are being pushed through despite the imminent change in leadership, raising questions about the motivations behind such moves.
Among the key issues raised were last-minute recruitments and a significant payment of GH₵240 million to an entity that conducted business with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that these actions could have severe fiscal implications for the incoming administration.
“There were a few issues that came up that generated some discussions. Amongst them was the worrying issue of last-minute recruitments and payments in some ministries, departments, and agencies,” he stated.
Highlighting the payment to the ECG-related entity, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that the incoming team requested a halt to the transaction until further scrutiny could be conducted.
The former Deputy Information Minister stressed that the payment’s timing and magnitude could adversely impact the public purse, given the precarious state of the economy.
“It has come to our attention that last minute recruitments are ongoing in some state institutions. In GRA alone, over 700 backdated appointments have been issued.”
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