The Coalition of Nation Builders Corps (NABCo) has accused the government of using phony representatives to march in the Independence Day parade as NABCo beneficiaries.
The Coalition stated in a statement that the “young men and women” posing as NABCo trainees were actually members of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
They are demanding an apology from the government.
The Coalition argues that given their current economic circumstances, no reasonable trainee will drive to the parade grounds and stand in the hot sun to celebrate Ghana’s independence.
“At this juncture that we are going through inhuman treatment, for history sake, people may see celebration of Independence Day as an important occasion, but realistically the celebration is needless to we NABCO trainees in this time of severe hardships and cruel economy.
“Our critical investigation after the programme indicates that, the young men and women who were in traditional cloth were NPP party faithful who were compelled to represent NABCO Trainees,” part of the statement read.
The Coalition further wondered why the government would think NABCO trainees will march when their nine months arrears have still not been paid.
“A critical and analytical look at the pictures clearly show a well-organized group of minors paraded to match to deceive and create a smokescreen that the NABCO programme is in activation, but the fact remains that, the NABCO scheme collapsed right after 2020 elections,” it said.
Ghana on Monday celebrated its 66th Independence Day at Ho in the Volta Region.