The host of Johnnie’s Bite on 3FM, Johnnie Hughes, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately call the Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed, to order over his recent conduct, adding that he should not repeat the mistakes that were made by Former President Akufo Addo.
Speaking on 3FM on Friday, February 14, 2025, Johnnie Hughes stated that President Mahama should not repeat the mistakes and misdeeds of former President Akufo-Addo. He emphasized that Mahama should intervene and stop Muntaka Mohammed from setting up a committee to investigate the recent public service recruitment, as the committee members are the same individuals who conducted the recruitment.
“The people of the Republic of Ghana are watching you. I told you earlier this year that the sins of President Akufo-Addo must not be repeated by you. Don’t go down that path—if you do, people will be angry with you. You only have one term to serve. Don’t follow that path. Call Muntaka to order and set things right. The people who carried out the recruitment should not be the same ones investigating it,” he said.
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This comes after the National Interior Minister, Mohammed Muntaka established a seven-member committee to review the process of recruiting personnel into the country’s security services. The committee’s main task is to assess the current recruitment system, identify challenges, and recommend improvements to ensure a fair and transparent process.
The decision to form this committee follows growing concerns about irregularities in security service recruitment, including allegations of favoritism, bribery, and lack of transparency. By setting up this committee, the government aims to strengthen the credibility of the recruitment process and ensure that only qualified individuals are selected based on merit.
The committee is expected to conduct a thorough review and submit its findings and recommendations to the Interior Minister for further action.