Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told party members that the Inspector General of Police was appointed by the NDC and he will not make party members suffer.
According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohonu was appointed by the John Mahama government, so he will not be selective against the NDC members to make them suffer when it comes to appointment into the Police.
Speaking to party faithful, Asiedu Nketiah explained, “About 500,000 people want to join the police. If we employ all of them, where would they find thieves to arrest, since everyone would be in the police service?”
“If you are the president and 500,000 people want to join the police, what can you do? Once you issue an appointment letter, you must pay the officer. Looking at our capacity, we can only recruit 5,000. These young people have been denied opportunities for so long, so the pressure is very high.”
He added, “Muntaka is also suffering. We have spoken to him. The IGP was brought by us, and he will not be selective to make NDC people suffer. But if the numbers are few, it becomes difficult to share. Let us hope that when things improve, we will be able to recruit more people into the security services”.
In related news, the NDC National Chairman has urged Ghanaians and party members to exercise patience as President John Mahama works to provide opportunities for everyone.
According to Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the anger being displayed by Ghanaian youths over the low intake of applicants in Ghana’s security services will not solve anything.
The NDC Chairman detailed that the first priority is to strengthen the economy, which will create more employment opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
Speaking to party supporters in Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region, Asiedu Nketiah stated, “The anger will not solve the problem. Without sufficient funds, how can we employ more than necessary? Fixing issues takes time. The first priority is to strengthen the economy, and President Mahama is working diligently on this.
“We are already beginning to see the benefits. We must exercise a little more patience to allow these efforts to create opportunities for everyone,” he said.
He added, “Rising impatience will not help. Let us learn to be patient. Things will improve, and this government is committed to opening up opportunities for all.”
Meanwhile, Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has told the party’s grassroots that their patience will be vindicated soon.
According to Mustapha Gbande, he is confident that the NDC’s challenges are temporary.
He further called on the NDC grassroots to remain steadfast in their commitment to the party, despite individual actions, adding that party officers are taking note of every situation and will give them serious consideration.
Mustapha Gbande also alleged that pro-NPP accounts are exploiting NDC grassroots frustrations.
According to Mustapha Gbande, most accounts expressing disappointment with the John Mahama-led government and appointees are pro-NPP accounts asserting that some actions of NDC appointees may deviate from party resolve but called on members not to abandon the party, as the pain and struggles shared keep them up at night.
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