The Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider a directive that revokes appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.
The MP has expressed concerns over the legality and fairness of the decision, warning that it could undermine job security and institutional stability.
In a letter addressed to the President, Opoku stated that the directive, signed by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, contravenes the Public Services Commission Act, 1994 (Act 482).
“This sweeping instruction raises serious concerns about due process, fairness, and the rule of law. While the government has the authority to manage public service appointments in accordance with its administrative vision, such decisions must be guided by merit, legal principles, and institutional continuity,” Mr Opoku wrote.
“Ghana’s public service must remain professional and independent, ensuring that governance transitions do not disrupt national development or erode confidence in our institutions,” he added.
He argued that such actions risk setting a dangerous precedent where public sector employment becomes subject to political interference.
The MP stressed that governance transitions should not be used as a basis for mass dismissals, as public servants are protected by law from arbitrary termination.
“Public servants must not be casualties of political transitions. Their job security is protected by law, and arbitrary dismissals must be resisted,” he asserted.
Mr Opoku further highlighted the need for due process in managing public sector appointments.
He emphasised that the stability of Ghana’s civil service depends on fair and transparent policies that prevent politically motivated purges.
As a solution, the MP has called for constructive dialogue between the Executive, the Public Services Commission, and Parliament.
He recommended that employment policies be developed to uphold professional integrity while allowing governments to make necessary strategic appointments within the confines of the law.
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