The Minister for the Interior, Henry Quartey, has strongly refuted claims that the government is orchestrating the unlawful recruitment of New Patriotic Party (NPP) members into the security services.
These allegations, made by the Minority in Parliament, assert that each NPP Parliamentary Candidate was allocated 30 enlistment slots across various security branches, potentially influencing the 2024 general elections.
During a press conference, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minority Leader, expressed apprehension over the potential consequences of these recruits, labeling them as “NPP thugs in uniform” who could engage in unauthorized activities. In response, Mr. Quartey categorically dismissed the accusations as unfounded and lamentable, emphasizing the government’s non-involvement in such practices.
Contrary to the allegations, Mr. Quartey clarified in an interview with Citi FM that recruitment processes have not commenced yet. He assured that transparency would be upheld once the recruitment procedures begin, highlighting the government’s commitment to addressing the backlog of past recruits rather than covert enlistments.
Mr. Quartey further explained that the absence of recruitment advertisements is due to the pending disclosure of eligibility criteria by the relevant agencies. He expressed disappointment in the Minority’s claims, denouncing them as false and baseless. He emphasized that the government does not intend to allocate 30 slots to MPs for recruitment, as alleged by the Minority.
In conclusion, Mr. Quartey affirmed that the government’s recruitment efforts aim to eliminate the need for individuals to purchase forms repeatedly without gaining admission into the security and intelligence agencies. He reiterated that the recruitment process would be transparent and based on merit.
