The Minister for Employment, Jobs, and Labour Relations, Rashid Pelpuo, has announced that the government has launched an investigation into the mass recruitment of approximately 12,000 individuals into the public sector by the former Akufo-Addo administration after the 2024 general elections.
The recruitment, which occurred within a week or two after the government lost the elections, has raised concerns about legitimacy and motivation.
Speaking during an interview on Channel One TV, Mr. Pelpuo stated that a committee has been established to investigate the matter, particularly in light of complaints about unfair dismissals of some newly employed individuals.
“The President has set up a committee to investigate all the people who are complaining of being sacked unfairly. I’m a co-chairman of that committee. We’re working very hard to get them a response,” Mr. Pelpuo said during the interview.
Mr. Pelpuo also explained the scope of the investigation, saying, “In that space of time, after they lost the 2024 elections, they [Akufo-Addo administration] employed 12,000 people within a week or two in all sectors. We’re now investigating it, and our results will come out soon.”
The current government is committed to transparency and meritocracy in public service recruitment. The committee’s recommendations will shape future decisions on the contested appointments, ensuring due process was followed and determining whether corrective measures are warranted.