The Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has vowed to take legal action against the government over its directive annulling all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.

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In a statement dated February 12, Assafuah described the move as "political victimization" and an "unjust termination" of hardworking young employees.

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"It is deeply unfortunate and unacceptable that young people, duly recruited by a properly constituted Ghanaian government, are now being dismissed without just cause," he stated. "This is nothing but political victimization, and I refuse to stand by and watch it happen."

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He further asserted that the government’s decision contradicts its promise of job creation. "If this government is serious about job creation, it should be expanding opportunities, not displacing workers. Sacking people and replacing them does nothing to reduce unemployment; it only deepens economic hardship."

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His comments come in response to a directive reportedly issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, instructing heads of government institutions to reverse all appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.

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The directive stated: "Consistent with Government pronouncement in relation to near end-of-tenure appointments and recruitments, I wish to bring to your attention that all appointments and recruitments made in the Public Services of Ghana after 7th December, 2024 are not in compliance with established good governance practices and principles."

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It further instructed institutions to comply with the order and submit a report by February 17, 2025, detailing actions taken.

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While no official reason has been given for the decision, sources indicate it is part of efforts to ensure a smooth transition and maintain transparency in the public sector.

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However, Assafuah argues that the move is unconstitutional. "Ours is a constitutional government. We are governed by laws and not some unknown unconstitutional principles. The powers of government are limited by the Constitution that creates those powers," he stressed. "The 1992 Constitution abhors the arbitrary exercise of power in a capricious fashion. The Constitution further frowns upon the removal, dismissal, or termination of the employment of persons belonging to the public services without just cause."

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He has assured affected individuals that a future New Patriotic Party (NPP) government will reinstate them. "A future NPP government will reinstate all the affected persons. If you are a victim of this politically motivated dismissal, I urge you to reach out immediately. We will fight this injustice together."

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