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Watch Issac Adongo, Randy Abbey challenge Gideon Boako on NPP’s 1.4m job creation claims

There was a heated debate on Metro TV’s Good Morning Ghana, when the host, Randy Abbey, engaged Gideon Boako, Spokesperson for Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government’s claims of creating 1.4 million jobs, touted as an unprecedented achievement in Ghana’s history.

Randy Abbey sought clarification on how it is possible for the government to have created 1.4 million new jobs in the public sector and another 900,000 in the private sector, yet SSNIT has only 1.2 million active members.

“You mentioned that 2.3 million jobs have been created, with 1.4 million in the public sector. However, the Controller and Accountant-General recently appeared before Parliament and reported that there are 760,000 persons on the government payroll. Additionally, SSNIT has an active membership of 1.2 million. How is it possible for the government to have created 1.4 million new jobs in the public sector and another 900,000 in the private sector, yet SSNIT has only 1.2 million active members?” Randy Abbey asked.

In response, Gideon Boako admitted that he could not provide details on the SSNIT report but asserted that the government has data listing the 1.4 million jobs, a figure that has not been contested to date.

He further explained that not all public sector employees are on the Controller and Accountant-General’s payroll, and that SSNIT does not have data on security services, as they do not contribute to SSNIT, with some agencies underreporting their staff strength.

However, Isaac Adongo, Ranking Member of the Finance Committee of Parliament, countered Boako’s claims, stating that the government has not been truthful with the facts.

“Those who are not on payroll can be counted, such as agencies that use internally generated funds. How can the Controller and Accountant-General verify 760,000 people while the government claims to have over 2 million, including ghost workers?” Adongo questioned.

This debate reflects the ongoing controversies over the actual number of jobs created under the NPP government, with discrepancies in data raising concerns about the accuracy of the figures being presented.

Watch the video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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