Photo: . Benjamin Kofi Quashie
In a no-nonsense address on Joy Prime Newspaper Review on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders Chair for South Africa, has urged Ghana to amend the Transition Act to better reflect the country’s future governance structure.
Quashie, known for his blunt commentary, defended Chief of Staff Julius Debrah’s recent move to annul all recruitment and employment following the December 7, 2024 elections, insisting the action was entirely lawful and followed due process. He lashed out at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for painting the move as a coup d’état—a claim he dismissed as “incorrect and inconsequential.”
“Let’s be clear,” Quashie stated, “the Chief of Staff’s letter was backed by a thorough report. You’d be surprised at what’s in that report. Most of the recruitments were done in bad faith, with NPP supporters being placed in key institutions. This mischief does nothing for our nation’s development.”
Reflecting on the past—recalling similar tactics when the NPP took over in 2017—he argued that the perpetual political maneuvering is now long overdue for a fix. “Amending the Transition Act is of supreme merit,” he insisted, “to stop this endless back-and-forth every time governments change hands.”
Quashie was quick to add that, if the report later proves that the appointments were based on merit, then those decisions will stand. However, he warned, “When party foot soldiers are installed in key sectors, you don’t just shrug it off. The right things must be done.”
As Ghana grapples with the complexities of political transitions, Mr. Quashie’s call for reform could mark a turning point toward more transparent and accountable governance. Whether his message will resonate with the powers that be remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—the era of political mischief might finally be coming to an end.
Submitted by DC Kwame Kwakye,Cape Coast
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