The Minority Leader of Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has reiterated his concerns regarding the government’s decision to terminate the employment of Ghanaian youths who were engaged after the 2024 elections.
During a parliamentary session, Afenyo-Markin disclosed that some of the affected employees had been hired as early as 2017, which contradicts the directive targeting only those employed post-2024 elections.
The Minority Leader revealed that his caucus had filed a motion that was admitted by the Speaker, despite a preliminary objection raised by the Majority Leader, which was subsequently overruled by the First Deputy Speaker.
Afenyo-Markin is now urging the House to include the motion in its report and demanding justice for the affected individuals who have gone without pay for over a year.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Alban Bagbin, noted the concerns raised by Afenyo-Markin and acknowledged the longstanding issue of unlawful terminations and unpaid entitlements following changes in government, citing instances dating back to the Fourth Republic’s inception.
The Speaker stressed the need for parliamentary guidance on the matter and urged the House to consider the Minority Leader’s motion.
He assured that he would work towards scheduling the motion for consideration, recognizing the urgency and importance of addressing the plight of the affected individuals.
