The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has called on President John Mahama to issue an immediate directive reversing the Chief of Staff’s instruction that has led to the mass dismissal of public sector employees.
This follows the government’s decision to revoke all appointments made after December 7, 2024, citing concerns over irregularities in the recruitment process.
Mr Afenyo-Markin noted that he had written to the President on the matter and argued that halting the dismissals would reaffirm his commitment to the rule of law and the constitutional rights of all citizens.
He also reminded the President of his campaign promise to protect jobs rather than terminate appointments.
"In Mahama’s campaign, he assured the youth that he wouldn't come and terminate anybody's appointment. For some of these appointments, the processes started way back, and eventually, the appointment letters were issued—some in September, October, November, and December. I have even seen termination letters for appointments made as far back as June last year," Afenyo-Markin said.
The Minority Leader stressed that these dismissals were causing distress among affected workers and damaging the country’s international reputation.

"I have written to the President today on this matter, stating the facts and calling on him to intervene and stop the action of the Chief of Staff. These are Ghanaians who have been employed, and now they are being thrown out of employment onto the streets. We don't need this as a country. It is not good for the image of the country, and it is creating deep pain among people," he added.
However, government sources have defended the dismissals, arguing that some of the appointments were made without financial clearance from the Ministry of Finance, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability.
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