The Ghanaian government has firmly defended its decision to revoke all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, citing irregularities in the recruitment processes. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and spokesperson for President John Dramani Mahama, has made it clear that the decision is final and will not be reversed.
This response follows an appeal by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin on February 18, urging President Mahama to reconsider the revocation. However, speaking to journalists in Accra on February 19, Kwakye Ofosu reiterated that the government had acted based on clear evidence of procedural violations in the recruitment process, rather than political bias.
Irregularities in Recruitment
According to Kwakye Ofosu, multiple breaches in hiring procedures justified the revocation. Some of the key concerns highlighted include:
- The issuance of backdated appointment letters to create a false impression that certain individuals had been employed before the elections.
- Cases where applicants were hired without interviews or any formal application process.
- The bypassing of standard public service recruitment protocols, raising concerns about fairness and transparency.
He stressed that such irregularities could not be allowed to stand, reinforcing the government’s commitment to upholding merit-based appointments.
No Political Motive Behind the Decision
Addressing concerns that the revocations unfairly targeted individuals aligned with the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwakye Ofosu clarified that the decision was not based on political affiliations.
“Let me also put it on record that this action has been taken not because of a perception or a belief that they were NPP. It is because we know that the recruitment processes were attended by irregularities,” he stated.
Fresh Recruitment to Be Conducted
While the revocation remains final, the government has assured affected individuals that they will have an opportunity to reapply. Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that a fresh and transparent recruitment process would be conducted in due course.
“Government will do recruitment, and it will be open to all Ghanaians irrespective of political colouration. Indeed, your party identity will not be required. You will not be asked to show whether you’re NPP or NDC when that comes, but we will do it in a regular manner,” he explained.
This means that those whose appointments were revoked can reapply through a proper process, ensuring fairness and due diligence in the hiring process.
Key Takeaways
✅ The revocation of public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, is final and irreversible.
✅ The decision was based on hiring irregularities, including backdated letters and bypassing of due process.
✅ The government denies any political motive, stating that the action was taken to maintain integrity in public service recruitment.
✅ A new recruitment exercise will be launched, where affected individuals and all qualified Ghanaians can apply without political considerations.
What’s Next?
For affected individuals, the next step is to await the fresh recruitment process, which will be conducted under stricter guidelines. The government’s focus now is to ensure that future appointments are transparent and in line with best governance practices.
With public service recruitment under intense scrutiny, all eyes will be on the government to see how the new hiring process unfolds and whether it truly upholds fairness and transparency.
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Published By: Justice Donkoh | GESHub.org
