A war of words has erupted in Ghana’s Parliament over allegations of recruitment slots for ruling party candidates. The Minority claims that 276 New Patriotic Party (NPP) candidates, including 138 sitting MPs, received 30 recruitment slots each in the security services. The Majority has denied these allegations, labeling them “baseless” and “politically motivated”.
The Deputy Majority Leader, Patricia Appiagyei, dismissed the claims as a “desperate attempt” to incite public disfavor against the government ahead of the 2024 general elections. She emphasized the impracticality of the Minority’s claims, noting that absorbing 8,250 recruits into the security forces would be unrealistic.
The Majority reiterated that the government’s recruitment strategy prioritizes giving a second chance to qualified Ghanaians who previously applied but were not selected. They urged the Minority to stop spreading misinformation and respect the intelligence of the Ghanaian public.
This recruitment row exposes the political tensions in Ghana’s Parliament, with the Majority and Minority engaging in a battle of words. The Majority’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and the rule of law is being questioned by the Minority, who allege political favoritism in the recruitment process.
As Ghana approaches the 2024 general elections, this recruitment row may be a sign of deeper political divisions. The Majority’s denial of the allegations and the Minority’s persistence in raising them may fuel further tensions in Parliament.
