As the new government prepares to take office, tensions are brewing over actions taken by the outgoing administration. Apexnewsgh report
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the incoming government’s transition team, has voiced serious concerns regarding a series of last-minute maneuvers, including extensive recruitments and a controversial payment of GH₵240 million to an entity associated with the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
On the first day of the transition team’s work, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu raised alarms about these decisions, warning that they could impose significant fiscal burdens on the incoming administration, particularly in light of the already struggling economy. “We encountered critical issues during our discussions, particularly concerning troubling last-minute recruitments and payments within various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies,” he revealed.
One of the primary concerns was the substantial payment linked to the ECG. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu articulated the transition team’s request for the suspension of this payment to ensure rigorous scrutiny. He stressed the importance of financial responsibility during this critical period of transition, stating, “Good governance requires that the incoming government is given the opportunity to assess and make informed decisions on such matters.”
While he recognized the importance of timely payments to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) for maintaining a stable electricity supply, he questioned the immediacy and necessity of the GH₵240 million payment. “If this payment was directed towards IPPs essential for sustaining power, it would reduce our concerns. However, this payment seems disconnected from vital energy needs,” he noted.
The transition team underscored their worries about the broader fiscal implications of these last-minute decisions. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu emphasized the need for the outgoing administration to exercise caution and restraint, stating, “The timing of these recruitments and payments could have severe fiscal consequences on the incoming government.”
In a turn of events, representatives of the outgoing government have agreed to pause the controversial payment until further deliberation at the next transition team meeting scheduled for Friday. “We raised strong objections to these actions and requested their immediate halt. The government side has agreed, and we will ensure that such practices, which set a dangerous.
Source Apexnewsgh.com
