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NDC will strengthen decentralisation - Mahama

August 14, 2020 11:33 AM

The flagbearer and leader of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to strengthening the country's decentralisation process.

John Mahama

According to Mr. Mahama, "it is only through decentralisation that we can see true progress in the country."

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Speaking at a meeting with the Civil and Local Government Staff Association, Ghana (CLOSAG) in Accra on Thursday, the former President said it is important to put the destiny of development in the hands of the people, adding "without that, we cannot progress as a country."

Mahama observed that the progress made in decentralisation has been rolled back in the last three and a half years, following the bastardisation of both the civil and local government service by the government.

He said the government has assisted in the hijacking of the work of the civil and local government service by political assistants, pointing out that as a result of interference by the government, recruitment and promotion is no longer based on merit.