The Transition Team of President-elect John Dramani Mahama has issued a strong warning to public officials, urging them to resist pressure from outgoing political actors to engage in last-minute recruitments, payments, transfers, and promotions.
This caution follows an agreement reached during the second meeting of the Joint Transition Team on December 13, 2024, which requires such actions to be approved by the team.
Despite this agreement, the Mahama Transition Team has accused the outgoing NPP administration of continuing these activities in breach of the established protocols.
In a statement released on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the Transition Team warned that any unauthorized recruitments, promotions, or financial transactions—some of which are reportedly being backdated—will be reversed once the new government assumes office.
The statement emphasized that public officials involved in such actions would be held accountable for their conduct.
Reiterating its commitment to a smooth and transparent transition process, the team urged all stakeholders to adhere strictly to the agreed guidelines.
“For the avoidance of doubt, all public officials are strongly cautioned to resist pressure from outgoing political actors to engage in these acts as they could attract severe consequences when the new government takes office,” stated Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the Mahama Transition Team.
