Security analyst Andrews Asiedu Tetteh has asserted that the sale of forms for the security services, particularly the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), constitutes mass corruption.
He noted that selling forms in excess of the number of persons to be recruited into the GAF is tantamount to thievery.
Responding to the stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium, which resulted in the death of six persons and injured over 20 others, with five currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Andrews Asiedu Tetteh described the incident as unfortunate.
He attributed it to a lack of planning and negligence.
Mr Tetteh observed that the GAF was aware of the number of applicants to expect and should have secured a much larger location for the exercise instead of the El-Wak Sports Stadium.
The analyst noted that it is regrettable that individuals seeking to serve the country through the Ghana Armed Forces met their untimely demise.
He emphasised that accountability is essential and those responsible for the tragic events must face sanctions.
The analyst pointed out that the country has witnessed poor planning and negligence in the past, but this year’s recruitment exercise has highlighted the severity of the issue.
”You knew you had sold forms to a large number of people, expecting 100 participants, so why organise the exercise at a location that can only accommodate 40 people? That is a recipe for chaos and unnecessary deaths. The Accra Sports Stadium or Independence Square could have been used for this exercise. Those responsible for this mess must be held accountable.”
The analyst also criticised the statement issued by the Ghana Armed Forces, stating that it was unfortunate that they failed to accept responsibility.
”They knew the number of people attending the exercise, and it is a shame for President John Dramani Mahama, the Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, and the military command. The incident was avoidable.”
Furthermore, the analyst stated that the Ghana Armed Forces’ actions demonstrate a lack of concern for Ghanaians.
”If they cared about our interests, we wouldn’t be witnessing this. I believe corruption, thievery, and stealing have permeated every sector of our social and economic lives, including the Ghana Armed Forces.”
How do you sell, for example, 1 million forms for 100 available positions? This is financially motivated and constitutes massive corruption. The exercise is driven by financial gain rather than a genuine desire to recruit qualified personnel. This is unacceptable, and the Ghana Armed Forces is no longer the disciplined institution it once was.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
