Stop Political Influence in Public Appointments – Franklin Cudjoe to Government
Founding President of IMANI-Ghana, Franklin Cudjoe, has strongly criticized the entrenched political bias in public sector recruitment, describing it as a dangerous injustice that threatens national development and undermines trust in Ghana’s state institutions.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Friday, June 28, 2025, Cudjoe decried the politicization of public service employment, particularly the hiring and dismissal of workers based on political affiliations rather than competence. His comments come in the wake of a controversial incident involving the dismissal and later reinstatement of staff at the Bank of Ghana, which has sparked national debate.
“This is a technical issue we need to put an end to,” Cudjoe emphasized. “I keep asking myself, when will it stop? I believe it will stop only when we bring transparency into how recruitment in the public sector is done.”
In a recent Facebook post, Cudjoe also condemned the reported dismissals at the Central Bank, suggesting the actions were politically motivated and unjustified. He noted that public servants should be protected from political interference and allowed to perform their duties based on merit, not party loyalty.
The IMANI-Ghana leader stressed that such political discrimination in employment damages the integrity of public institutions and discourages qualified professionals from pursuing roles in the public sector.
“There is a growing perception that if you are seen to be aligned with a particular political party, your career in the public service may be at risk. This is unacceptable in a democratic society,” he said.
Cudjoe called on political leaders across the divide to adopt an inclusive, transparent, and merit-based recruitment system that places national interest above partisan considerations.
He added that institutional reforms must be implemented to depoliticize the civil and public services and restore confidence in state institutions.
His remarks echo widespread public concern over the fairness and neutrality of Ghana’s public sector recruitment processes and highlight the need for urgent reforms to ensure equal opportunity and professionalism in governance.
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