As Ghana prepares for its 2024 leadership transition, a joint team overseeing the power handover has raised concerns about the outgoing government’s last-minute actions, particularly recruitment and financial deals. A special committee will be established to investigate new hires across government ministries, checking if they followed proper procedures and received necessary financial clearances. The committee will also examine a controversial GH¢240 million payment linked to the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the transition team, highlighted the fiscal risks of these decisions, stressing the incoming administration’s need to review such financial matters to ensure good governance. The team has called for a halt to these last-minute actions to protect the nation’s resources as the country faces economic challenges. This marks the continuation of concerns over outgoing administrations making appointments and payments just before relinquishing power.
