The government has addressed concerns regarding ongoing recruitment and payments, emphasizing that its mandate remains valid until midnight on January 6, 2025.

According to a statement, these recruitment and payment processes have received the necessary statutory approvals and have not been proven to be unlawful.

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The government reaffirmed its position that any specific allegations of illegality concerning particular payments or recruitment should be presented to the transition committee for review and decision-making.

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The statement further urged the public to disregard claims suggesting that the transition committee has resolved to suspend or redirect all ongoing payments and recruitment to the transition team, clarifying that such assertions do not reflect the records of the committee's deliberations.

They reiterated the government's commitment to ensuring a smooth and seamless transition as it prepares to hand over power to the incoming administration on January 7, 2025.

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The transition team further stated that the transition committee approved the creation of six additional sub-committees to focus on critical areas, including finance and economy, energy and natural resources, legal and governance, infrastructure, interior and public safety, and the social sector.

It said each sub-committee will include three representatives from both the outgoing and incoming governments. Senior officials such as the Head of the Civil Service, the Head of the Local Government Service, and the Cabinet Secretary will provide support as needed.

Read the full statement below