Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Minority Leader in Parliament, has strongly condemned the revocation of public sector appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024. Apexnewsgh reports
In a letter to President John Dramani Mahama, Afenyo-Markin expressed deep concerns over the recent dismissals of public servants across key institutions, citing violations of constitutional and legal safeguards protecting public servants.
The dismissals, based on directives from the Chief of Staff, were deemed arbitrary and unfair by Afenyo-Markin. He argued that the 1992 Constitution of Ghana guarantees job security for public servants (Article 191), requires fair and reasonable exercise of discretionary powers (Article 296), and upholds justice and impartiality in administrative decisions (Article 23).
Afenyo-Markin also referenced the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651) and the Public Services Commission Act, 1994, which mandate due process in employment-related decisions. He emphasized that the mass dismissals lacked individual assessments and failed to follow legal protocols, undermining public trust in state institutions.
The Minority Leader stressed that recruitment into the public sector is a structured process, not a one-time event. Many individuals whose appointments were revoked had initiated their recruitment process months before December 7, 2024, and had undergone extensive vetting procedures, including aptitude tests, medical examinations, and other institutional requirements.
Afenyo-Markin urged President Mahama to reconsider the revocation directive, emphasizing the need to adhere to legal and constitutional principles. He cautioned that failing to follow due process could set a dangerous precedent, affecting public confidence in government institutions and Ghana’s democracy.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
