The Communications Minister, Sam George, has taken decisive action by terminating the employment of nearly 100 staff members of Ghana Post Limited.
This decision comes in response to what he described as an irregular recruitment process that occurred after the December 7, 2024, election.
Speaking to the press on Tuesday March 25, 2025, the minister explained that the affected staff were hired without adhering to proper procedures, creating inefficiencies within the ministry.
He emphasized his commitment to ensuring that the ministry operates efficiently and in line with established protocols.
“If you are a minister and you take over a ministry that has 3,117 staff in the ministry and its agencies and 600 were recruited after December 7, you cannot expect me to come and inherit such a mess, and so the rationalization is ongoing”.
The minister further revealed that the rationalization process is part of a broader effort to streamline operations within the ministry and its agencies.
He expressed his determination to “clean up the ministry to make sure that it is lean and efficient and carries out its works.”
Heads of government institutions have been ordered to nullify all appointments made by the erstwhile Akufo-Addo administration after December 7, 2024.
This directive came from the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah.
The directive was contained in a circular 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,” Julius Debrah wrote.
He therefore directed that, “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.”
“Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated,” he urged.
The move is likely to impact individuals who secured public sector appointments or recruitments following the 2024 general elections.
Although no official explanation has been provided for the nullification, sources indicate that it is part of the government’s initiative to promote fairness and transparency during the public sector transition.
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