The Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to conduct a thorough review of persons appointed under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration who continue to occupy sensitive positions within the public service. He expressed concern that some individuals retained from the previous administration may be working against the interests of the current government.
Mr Koomson emphasized that governments often inherit public servants and appointees from previous administrations, but the NDC government must be more vigilant in assessing whether those occupying sensitive offices are fully committed to supporting the current administration’s agenda. He noted that it was worrying that persons appointed by the previous NPP government continued to hold influential positions despite concerns that their loyalties, interests or actions could undermine the work of the current administration.
The GFL Secretary-General described some of the individuals he referred to as dangerous characters within government and public institutions. He alleged that there were what he called “black cats” operating within government institutions—elements he believes may be using their positions to obstruct government policies, compromise security operations or advance interests that conflict with those of the current administration.
Mr Koomson urged the government to focus particular attention on institutions involved in national security, intelligence gathering, law enforcement, border control, customs, immigration and other strategic areas of public administration. He argued that these institutions play a critical role in protecting the country and supporting government policy, and therefore cannot be left vulnerable to individuals who may undermine their operations from within.
His comments came in the context of ongoing public discussion about cocaine trafficking and the effectiveness of state institutions in combating drug-related crime. Mr Koomson suggested that the fight against narcotics required more than public statements and policy declarations. He argued that it demanded strong, trustworthy institutions and officials who could be relied upon to act decisively against criminal activity.
Mr Koomson appealed to the NDC government to act decisively rather than assume that all inherited appointees would automatically support the current administration. He said the government should review appointments in sensitive areas, strengthen internal oversight mechanisms and ensure that disciplinary action is taken where there is credible evidence of misconduct, sabotage or disloyalty.
According to Mr Koomson, such measures would help protect the administration’s policies, safeguard public confidence and prevent individuals within the system from undermining the gains made by the government. He warned that the NDC could not afford to be complacent, particularly at a time when the opposition and other critical voices were closely monitoring the government’s performance and seeking opportunities to challenge its credibility.
Key points
- The GFL Secretary-General, Abraham Koomson, has called for a review of NPP appointees in sensitive positions.
- He warns of potential sabotage by individuals who may be working against the interests of the current government.
- Mr Koomson also expressed concern about the impact of retained appointees on the fight against cocaine trafficking.
