President John Dramani Mahama
The decision of the government of Ghana to revoke the appointment of some Ghanaians has gone International.
On February 12, the Chief of Staff in a letter asked that all employees who were not yet on government payroll and were appointed after December 7 should be shown the exit from office.
His decision has been criticized by the minority in parliament and elements in the New Patriotic Party, including Old Tafo Member of Parliament, Vincent Ekow Assafuah who has disclosed that he will sue the government.
DW has reported that President John Dramani Mahama after taking over office, has sacked several Ghanaians whose appointment dates after December 7, 2024.
DW TV reports that among those affected are nurses and teachers.
The International media house reports that the opposition has condemned the action by the government and is supporting the those who have lost their jobs as a result of change of government.
Their post shared via social media read “Since President John Mahama took office, there has been mass revocation of appointments made after the previous government lost power. Among those affected are nurses and teachers. The opposition, in a show of solidarity, has called for their reinstatement, challenging the new administration’s stance that the previous administration recruited those affected without following due process. Trade unions have warned that the dismissal of key employees could have devastating consequences. #DWAfrica #ghana”.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Education Service has announced that teachers whose appointments were terminated will be reintegrated.
