The Deputy Director of IT and Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Yayra Koku, has sharply criticized the Bank of Ghana (BoG) over what he alleged is a politically motivated recruitment.
Koku’s comments, posted on social media, reflect growing concerns among opposition members and some Ghanaians over the perceived politicization of public institutions under the current administration.
In his statement, Yayra Koku alleged that the Bank of Ghana has, under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, strayed from its mandate as an independent state institution.
Specifically, he accused the central bank of hiring individuals with known ties to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) as a reward for their political loyalty, particularly those who have vocally criticized former President John Dramani Mahama and the NDC.
“Bank of Ghana, it is no surprise you have messed up this country if this is the type of person you employ or intend to hire. Last-minute recruitment of party foot soldiers.”
Yayra Koku, Deputy Director of IT and Elections for NDC
Politically Motivated Appointment
The National Democratic Congress IT and Elections Director’s statement singled out one “Larissa Twi Yeboah“, a known activist of the ruling New Patriotic Party also referred to as “Hon Premani,” whom he claimed has been appointed despite allegedly lacking integrity, professionalism, and respect required for a position within the central bank.
He questioned the central bank’s commitment to its core values of impartiality and merit-based hiring practices, expressing concerns over the growing influence of partisan politics within critical state institutions.
“Hon Premani, or whatever you call yourself, why did you lock your Facebook account? You will vomit all of your insults against JM. If this appointment is your reward, be ready. The HR unit should be ashamed.”
Yayra Koku, Deputy Director of IT and Elections for NDC
Yayra Koku further pointed out that politically motivated appointments could undermine public confidence in the central bank’s ability to perform its roles effectively, especially during periods of economic difficulty.
He also alluded to recent Supreme Court appointments, where he claimed individuals with explicit connections to the ruling party have taken judicial seats, as another example of alleged political bias permeating state institutions.
“This is not a surprise at all,” he said, hinting at what he perceived as a trend of using state appointments to strengthen political influence.
Yayra Koku concluded his message by calling on Ghanaians to put an end to this “horror movie” by voting for the National Democratic Congress’s flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama, in the upcoming December 7 general elections, positioning the vote as a chance to restore trust in Ghana’s state institutions.
The Bank of Ghana has yet to publicly respond to these allegations. However, the institution has previously defended its recruitment processes, insisting that they are conducted with integrity and professionalism.
The central bank, in recent times, has been in the news on a number of controversial issues, including allegations of mismanagement, poor monetary policy, and excessive printing of currency to finance the central government budget.
This, the National Democratic Congress Caucus in Parliament and some economists argued attributed to the hyperinflation the country experienced in 2022 and 2023 respectively, impacting the country’s economy. severely.
The Bank of Ghana has also been accused of spending outrageous amounts of state resources in the construction of its new headquarters, a project, the National Democratic Congress Caucus in Parliament argues lacks proper prioritization.
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