The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, has stated that President John Mahama will be responsible for any negative consequences such as suffering, loss of livelihood, or harm experienced by workers whose appointments have been revoked.
On February 11, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama, through the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, revoked all appointments and recruitments made into the Public Service after December 7, 2024.
A letter containing the directive was sent to all heads of government institutions.
According to the Chief of Staff, the appointments did not comply with established good governance practices and principles.
The statement further instructed all heads of government institutions to take immediate steps to nullify such appointments and recruitments and to submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken by February 17, 2025.
Commenting on the issue on Peace FM, Vincent Assafuah insisted that he would hold the president accountable for the potential hardships these individuals might face due to their removal from their positions.
“Young men and women are having a tough time in this country. It is unfortunate that after going through all the due processes to secure a job, one’s appointment is revoked by a new government. If anybody claims that the Public Services Commission did not conduct interviews or follow the proper procedures, they should provide evidence to support their claims.”
“As a former YEA board member, I had the opportunity to serve on an interview committee established by the Public Services Commission to interview young people who had applied to the agency. I believe most agencies followed the same procedure. Your Excellency, Mr. President, the blood of these young men and women will be on your hands if you do not handle this matter properly,” Assafuah stated.
Meanwhile, the MP, who is also a lawyer, has hinted at taking legal action in the Supreme Court to seek redress for the dismissed public sector workers.
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Mr. President, the blood of these young men and women whose appointments you have revoked is on your hands. – Ekow Vincent Asafuah,MP#Kokrokoo pic.twitter.com/QAiaHox0Xe
— PEACE 104.3 FM (@Peace1043fm) February 21, 2025
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