The Transition Team of President-Elect John Dramani Mahama has stated emphatically that it will reverse all payments, recruitments, transfers, and promotions if they take over power.
A statement from the team said the government’s transition team has displayed bad faith and they are left with no choice but to take drastic actions against these late decisions.
They have also cautioned public officials and have urged them to resist pressure from the outgoing government to engage in these acts as they could attract severe consequences when the new government takes over.
Meanwhile, Information Minister, Fatimatu Abubakar has in a previous statement indicated that all such recruitments and payments among others are valid.
“Regarding concerns about ongoing recruitment and payments, it was noted that the Government’s term expires at midnight on January 6, 2025. These recruitment processes and payments have received the relevant statutory approvals and have not been proven to be illegal.
It was decided that any specific allegation of illegality regarding any particular payment or recruitment should be brought to the attention of the Transition Team for a decision to be made.”
The statement further indicated that no decision has been taken to refer ongoing recruitment and payments to the Transition Team.
“Kindly disregard any statements purporting to indicate that the committee has taken a decision to the effect that all ongoing payments and recruitment should be referred to the Transition Team, as such statements do not reflect the records of the meeting.
“I would like to reiterate the Government’s commitment to a seamless transitional process as we prepare to pass the baton to the incoming government on January 7, 2025,” the statement added.
