Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has issued a directive annulling all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.

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A letter is said to have been circulated to heads of government institutions, instructing them to comply with the directive and submit a report by February 17, 2025, detailing the actions taken in response.

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"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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"Accordingly, all Heads of Government Institutions are hereby requested to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments or recruitments and submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken to this Office by 17th February 2025."

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Though no official reason has been given for the revocation, sources indicate it forms part of efforts to ensure a smooth transition and uphold transparency in the public sector.

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Prior to the swearing-in of President-elect John Mahama, concerns were raised over last-minute appointments and financial transactions by the outgoing administration. The previous government defended these actions, stating, "these recruitment processes and payments have received the relevant statutory approvals and have not been proven to be illegal. It was decided that any specific allegation of illegality about any particular payment or recruitment should be brought to the attention of the Transition Team for a decision to be made."

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Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini, reiterated that all appointments made post-election would be scrutinized and potentially reversed once the new government assumed office on January 7.

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