The Member of Parliament for Techiman South, Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, has dismissed claims that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, led by former President Nana Akufo-Addo, sacked thousands of newly recruited workers after assuming office in 2017.
His response follows a directive from the current administration, issued through the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, ordering the revocation of all appointments made after December 7, 2024.
Addressing accusations from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the NPP had dismissed approximately 13,000 workers when it took office, Hon. Korsah insisted that there is no factual basis for such claims.
He clarified that while former Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo had suggested the possibility of such a move, it was never executed.
“The NPP did not sack workers employed under the Mahama administration. Even if such discussions were held, they were never implemented,” he stated.
Criticizing the NDC government’s recent decisions, Hon. Korsah argued that the mass dismissal of over 25,000 workers under President Mahama’s second term will be one of the administration’s most regrettable actions.
He emphasized that Ghanaians voted for the NDC to bring about a fresh start, not to repeat perceived mistakes of the past.
“The NDC campaigned on change, and Ghanaians expect them to govern differently, not justify actions by citing alleged past mistakes,” he added.
The ongoing controversy has sparked debates over political transitions and employment security, with many questioning the fairness of mass dismissals based on party affiliations.
