An old tweet from President John Dramani Mahama has resurfaced after the termination of last-minute appointments under the former Akufo-Addo government.
John Mahama who was in opposition in 2017 in a social media post condemned then-President Akufo-Addo over the mass sackings of workers who had been recruited in the final days of Mahama’s previous government before the 2016 elections.
After President Akufo-Addo’s mass sackings, John Mahama wrote on X, “ Bad precedents for our governance. Mass sacking of workers by the NPP govt unacceptable. #OneGhana #OnePeople”
He further added another post saying, “These workers are all citizens and like all Ghanaians have rights, which must be protected. #OneGhana #OnePeople”.
However, a letter dated February 10, 2025, by 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.
Julius Debrah wrote, “Consistent with Government pronouncement in relation to the 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,”
“Accordingly, all Heads of Government Institutions are hereby requested to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments or recruitments”, the statement added.
Meanwhile, the Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu has defended the cancellation of last-minute public service appointments under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia government.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu revealed the former NPP government under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia government bypassed due process in making last-minute appointments.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, some individuals did not even put in an application, and others did not even go through an interview.
Kwakye Ofosu further noted that the appointment letters were backdated but when you look at the payroll they have not received any payment at all since they were employed.
See the post below:
These workers are all citizens and like all Ghanaians have rights, which must be protected. #OneGhana #OnePeople
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 26, 2017
Bad precedents for our governance. Mass sacking of workers by the NPP govt unacceptable. #OneGhana #OnePeople
— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) May 26, 2017
