The Ghanaian government’s revocation of appointments after December 7, 2024, has sparked controversy internationally. Chief of Staff’s directive led to the dismissal of numerous public employees, including nurses and teachers, inciting criticism from opposition members and prompting legal actions. An announcement from the Ghana Education Service indicates plans to reintegrate some of the dismissed teachers.
The Ghanaian government’s recent decision to revoke the appointments of certain individuals has garnered significant international attention. On February 12, the Chief of Staff issued a directive stating that all employees not yet on the government payroll and appointed after December 7, 2024, should be dismissed from office.
The move has faced backlash from the minority in Parliament and members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), notably Vincent Ekow Assafuah, who represents Old Tafo and intends to sue the government.
International broadcaster Deutsche Welle (DW) reported that President John Dramani Mahama dismissed numerous Ghanaians whose appointments took effect post-December 7, 2024. Among those impacted are nurses and teachers, drawing condemnation from the opposition, which has expressed solidarity with those dismissed.
In a post shared on social media, the opposition stated, “Since President John Mahama took office, there has been a 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 them 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 into their roles.
The decision to revoke appointments in the Ghanaian government, particularly affecting nurses and teachers, has raised significant concerns both domestically and internationally. The backlash from the opposition and subsequent legal actions spotlight the challenges faced during transitions in governance. Furthermore, the decision by the Ghana Education Service to reintegrate some dismissed teachers suggests an effort to rectify these impacts amid rising tensions.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
