A move by the Minority in Parliament to initiate a probe into the mass dismissal of workers hired after December 7 has been blocked.

The Minority, along with two New Patriotic Party (NPP) MPs, had filed a motion urging Parliament to declare the dismissals unconstitutional. However, before the motion could be debated, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga objected, arguing that the issue was already being litigated in court.

First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor upheld the objection, effectively preventing the motion from proceeding.

"Accordingly, the motion and the subsequent debate on it is stayed pending the determination of the matter by the Supreme Court. Honorable members accordingly, the objection is sustained. The motion therefore cannot be moved," he ruled.

The controversy stems from a directive issued in February 2025 by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, revoking all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.

The decision, justified on grounds of non-compliance with good governance practices, has sparked criticism from opposition figures and affected individuals who argue that it is unjust and unconstitutional.