The former President, John Dramani Mahama, has told Ghanaians that he will not sack any recruit currently serving in the various security agencies in the country when he gets the mandate from them in the December elections. He made this promise during a rally in Accra when he attempted to allay fears about the job security of personnel within the security agency.
Mahama said this in reaction to the anxiety that gripped recruits in the police, military, and other security services, who fear losing their jobs under a new administration. The former president, therefore, assured them that he would protect the interest of the security forces, whose roles are very key to the sustenance of peace and stability in the nation.
Speaking before a large crowd, Mahama reassured his supporters that, should his administration be re-elected into office, it would undertake the welfare of security personnel, thus addressing concerns of recruitment and career progression. He acknowledged the sacrifice that members of the security agencies continued to make in ensuring that Ghanaians were safe, and promised to create an environment conducive for their professional development.
In the spirit of fairness and respect for the hard work of our security personnel, I assure you that no recruit will lose their job under my administration," Mahama said. "If elected, I will ensure that we provide better training, support, and resources to our security agencies so they can continue to serve with pride and professionalism.
The comments by Mahama were intended to appeal to security sector workers, who feel rather excluded in the present political dispensation. The assurances from the former president are seen as a tactical move towards consolidating his base in the run-up to the election, specifically among those whose livelihoods are anchored around the security services.
Critics have been faulting the current administration for claimed mismanagement in security agencies and are pointing an accusing finger at the very unpopular sacking of personnel, alongside delays in recruitments. Mahama's pledge to retain all current recruits into the security agencies is seen as a move to address these concerns and restore confidence in the security sector.
With the election fast approaching, Mahama is strengthening his campaign on touchy issues that affect the workforce in main areas and seems to place security personnel right in his target.
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