Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has criticised the Mahama government for terminating the last-minute appointments done by the Akufo-Addo administration.
He explained that Ghanaians who received appointments after December 7, 2024, are not second-class citizens, they have a right to work, just like everyone else. "They went through a rigorous process before gaining employment with the Government," he added. "Denying them access to employment is a flagrant violation of their economic rights under Article 24 of the 1992 Constitution and SDG 8 which aims to promote full and productive employment and decent work for all, the former National Lottery Authority (NLA)" boss said.
His comments come when the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah directed all heads of government institutions to nullify all appointments made by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration after December 7, 2024.
This is contained in a circular sighted by 3news.com dated February 10, 2025, and addressed to all Heads of Government Institutions. "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," Mr Debrah wrote.
