The Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has raised concerns about the rushed and irregular recruitment processes that took place under the previous administration following the outcome of the elections.

Speaking on JoyNews' AM Show, Mr Ofosu explained that a significant number of recruits, particularly under the ClOGSAG scheme, were appointed to civil service positions without undergoing the necessary recruitment procedures.

"We received a long list of individuals who were appointed to civil service positions, yet they had not gone through the required processes to be considered as civil servants," he said, highlighting the scale of the issue.

He also pointed to irregular recruitment practices across various public sector roles, including appointments to key ministries such as the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Education.

These appointments were made without proper exams, interviews, or background checks, thereby bypassing standard hiring procedures. "These appointments were made hastily and lacked the necessary due process," he added.

The Minister stressed that the issue was wider than it appeared, assuring the public that the current government's actions are fully in line with Ghanaian law.

"We are not doing anything contrary to Ghanaian law, and we are confident that our actions will withstand any legal scrutiny," he said. "When building a nation, it is vital to do so with integrity. There is no need to undermine a government simply because you have lost an election. We must learn to accept defeat and allow the incoming government to make its decisions."

He also questioned the timing of these recruitments. "The previous administration had eight years to carry out recruitment. Why, then, wait until after the election to rush through appointments?" he asked. "This haste led to numerous irregularities, forcing the incoming government to take corrective action."

He assured the public that the current government will thoroughly review all appointments made under these irregular circumstances.

"We will review the appointments, and any that do not meet the proper standards will be revoked," he confirmed. "However, those whose appointments are revoked will still have the opportunity to reapply, as long as they follow the proper procedures."

Mr Ofosu reiterated the government's commitment to job creation while emphasising the importance of adherence to the law.

"We are committed to creating jobs, but it must be done within the boundaries of the law," he said. "There is no place for rushing recruitment that bypasses due process.