Ghana’s Parliament is currently the scene of a fierce and emotional debate following the tragic deaths that occurred during a recent military recruitment exercise. The session, which is being livestreamed nationwide, has captured the attention of Ghanaians as legislators demand accountability for what many describe as a national disaster that could have been avoided.
Members of Parliament from both the Majority and Minority sides have taken strong positions on the issue. The Minority has blamed the government and the Ministry of Defence for gross negligence, citing poor organization and the absence of safety protocols during the recruitment process. They insist that a parliamentary probe must be launched immediately to uncover the circumstances that led to the tragedy.
On the other hand, the Majority is calling for restraint, urging their colleagues not to politicize the incident. They noted that the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has already begun internal investigations and has promised to review its recruitment procedures to prevent a recurrence.
The Minister of Defence, in his address to Parliament, expressed the government’s condolences to the families of the victims and described the incident as deeply regrettable. He assured lawmakers that the ministry is working closely with the military to introduce safer, technology-driven recruitment methods, including digital applications and scheduled interviews to avoid overcrowding.
Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, had to intervene several times to restore calm as tempers flared during the heated discussions. He reminded MPs that the focus should remain on justice for the victims and reforms to protect future applicants.
The tragedy, which occurred during a nationwide recruitment exercise, has sparked widespread anger across Ghana, with citizens demanding transparency and accountability from the government and military officials.
Meanwhile, the Defence and Interior Committee of Parliament is expected to commence a thorough investigation and present its findings in the coming weeks. Ghanaians continue to watch the ongoing session live as Parliament debates the next course of action to prevent such an incident from ever happening again.
Source: Thepressradio.com
