The Progressive Youth Front (PYF) has strongly condemned the ongoing revocation of public sector appointments under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, describing the move as illegal and insensitive.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the youth advocacy group accused President John Mahama’s administration of violating its campaign promises by terminating the appointments of thousands of public sector employees.
According to the PYF, these dismissals directly contradict the NDC’s commitment to reducing unemployment and promoting a 24-hour economy.
“The decision to revoke appointments in key public sector institutions will put over 12,000 Ghanaian youth out of work, bringing untold hardships to them, their families, and dependents,” the statement read.
The group further alleged that the mass terminations are politically motivated and undermine the economic security of many young professionals who secured their jobs through due process.
The PYF has vowed to challenge the government’s decision through legal action, urging affected individuals to join in seeking redress.
Additionally, the group has called on civil society organizations, labour unions, and the media to speak out against what it describes as an unconstitutional attack on Ghana’s workforce.
“We will not relent until fairness and justice prevail,” the statement concluded, as the PYF urged President Mahama to reconsider the decision and prioritize youth employment rather than exacerbate joblessness.
The government has yet to respond to these allegations.
