- The government is reviewing revoked public sector appointments to reinstate those hired properly.
- A revocation committee led by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah is examining cases individually.
- Appointments made without following due process will remain cancelled.
- The review follows concerns that the previous government rushed civil service appointments after the 2024 elections.
- Critics accused the new administration of politically motivated dismissals, which officials denied.
- Political affiliation is not a factor; adherence to recruitment rules is the key criterion.
- The government emphasizes fairness, transparency, and respect for established processes.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State overseeing government communication, has confirmed that the administration is reviewing all public sector appointments that were revoked since taking office, with the goal of reinstating workers whose hiring followed proper procedures. The process is being handled carefully to ensure fairness and compliance with established regulations.
A revocation committee, chaired by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has been established to examine these appointments and dismissals on a case-by-case basis. Workers whose appointments were properly executed will be reinstated, while those found to have bypassed due process will remain dismissed.
The review comes after allegations emerged that the previous government, following the 2024 elections, rushed last-minute civil service appointments without adhering to recruitment protocols. The new administration, under President John Dramani Mahama, subsequently revoked some of these appointments, triggering criticism from the public. Many accused the government of attempting to create opportunities for its own party members, as the affected employees were perceived to have affiliations with the previous ruling party.
Kwakye Ofosu clarified that political affiliation is not the determining factor; the focus is on whether proper procedures were followed. The former administration, despite its eight-year tenure, allegedly made some appointments without adhering to required processes, which the current government is now correcting to uphold fairness and the rule of law.
