FRESH CONCERNS have been raised over the ongoing recruitment and rushed training of police recruits by the out-going NPP government.
This is sparking fears of potential security breaches during Ghana’s upcoming presidential inauguration on January 7, 2025.
Information gathered by Nationaltymes.com indicates that a new batch of recruits reported to various police, Immigration, Customs, Prisons and Fire Service training centers across the country just a week after the general elections.
Alarmingly, these recruits, who are currently going to be trained in firearm use within this week, are expected to pass out by January 6, 2025, after less than three weeks of preparation – a timeline unprecedented in the country’s history.
Working with a deadling, has brought serious pressure on the tailors and others who are busily sewing name tags on the uniforms of these ‘raw’ recruits, day and night.
Rushed Recruitment Raises Red Flags
Sources allege that these recruits are being fast-tracked to provide security during the inauguration of the President-Elect.
The sources further alleged that one of Akufo-Addo’s intention for the late rushed mass recruitment is to inaugurate them and claim he had recruited more men than any other government in the history of Ghana.
Concerns have been raised about the implications of deploying inadequately trained personnel for such a high-profile event.
Critics claim the move suggests an ulterior motive, with suspicions of partisan interests driving the rush to recruit and arm individuals perceived to be party loyalists.
Calls for Investigation and Intervention
This development has sparked outrage among citizens and security analysts, who question the rationale behind the accelerated process. Many fear this could destabilize the country and compromise the integrity of the event.
Several groups have called on international organizations and security agencies to urgently investigate the matter. They argue that such a rushed training programme undermines the professionalism of Ghana’s security forces and poses a significant risk to national stability.
A Threat to National Security?
The rushed recruitment and training of individuals in firearms, especially so close to the NPP government’s exit, have been described as a dangerous precedent. Observers worry that the out-going NPP administration may be attempting to manipulate the security apparatus for partisan purposes.
As Ghana prepares for the presidential inauguration, all eyes are now on the government, with increasing calls for transparency and accountability in security operations to ensure a peaceful transition of power.
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Source: Nationaltyme.com
