Mahama administration will hire based on real national needs, not party interests – Vanderpuye

The National Coordinator of the District Roads Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has assured that a future John Mahama administration will conduct public sector recruitment strictly according to national needs rather than political considerations.

Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on Thursday, October 9, 2025, Mr. Vanderpuye emphasized that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has thoroughly evaluated Ghana’s human resource requirements as part of its manifesto preparation, ensuring that recruitment under Mahama’s leadership will be well-planned and fiscally responsible.

“When drafting our manifesto, we did extensive work on job needs across various sectors. So I can confidently say that under President Mahama, recruitment will be based on actual workforce demands. We know exactly how many people are needed this year, next year, and even two years ahead,” he explained.

He admitted that this measured approach might disappoint some party supporters expecting instant employment but maintained that the process must align with fiscal discipline and sectoral priorities.

“I understand some of our party members may feel frustrated, thinking jobs will flow immediately after we return to power. Some will get opportunities, yes, but we will follow the planned numbers per sector. The Finance Minister will make budgetary provisions to accommodate these recruitments,” he noted.

Mr. Vanderpuye further warned against politically driven hiring, arguing that such practices have historically undermined public sector productivity and national development.

“For too long, recruitment has been influenced by political favoritism. We must reform the system to ensure efficiency and sustainability. Decisions about hiring should consider the national interest, not political rewards,” he concluded.