The National Youth Organizer for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has stated that Ghana’s police force, which numbered around 14,000 before the current administration, has now nearly tripled, with approximately 40,000 personnel currently serving.
In an interview on Starr Today with Efia Tutuwaa Danso, Mr. Mustapha highlighted the growth in the country’s Immigration Service as well, noting that it had about 4,000 employees when the government took office, but now boasts approximately 12,000 to 15,000 staff.
He also commended the efforts of Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh, the former Minister of Education, who employed 100,000 teachers and 100,000 nurses at once, clearing a four-year backlog left by the previous National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration.
“That’s what I find amusing,” he remarked. “You people have failed. Use the F-word for government. We can ask for more, but we must also appreciate the efforts that have been made.”
Dr. Mustapha also shared statistics related to the government’s Agenda 111 initiative, which aims to expand healthcare services.
He said, “By the time all of them come on stream, we’ll need between 65,000 and 70,000 nurses. That’s the scale of job creation this initiative will bring.” He further revealed that around 20 hospitals have been established outside the Agenda 111 framework, highlighting the growing need for healthcare professionals in the country.
Mr. Mustapha also expressed his support for presidential candidates who are advocating for private-sector involvement in job creation.
“I’m particularly thrilled by the flag-bearers who believe that, while we are doing well in the public sector, we must also empower the private sector to absorb some of these numbers. That’s the only way we can help many of the young people,” he concluded.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Rosalinda Adutwumwaa
