The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly criticized the government’s directive to revoke all public sector appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024, calling for an immediate halt to mass job terminations.
In a statement issued on February 24, 2025, the TUC expressed concerns over a letter from the Chief of Staff, Hon. Julius Debrah, instructing heads of government institutions to annul appointments made after the stated date, citing non-compliance with governance principles.
The union argued that the directive has led to widespread dismissals, including the termination of individuals who had been in contract roles for years before securing permanent positions.
Many affected workers, especially young professionals such as teachers and nurses, are now facing job losses despite going through legitimate recruitment processes.
Highlighting the political nature of such actions, the TUC referenced past instances where both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) engaged in similar last-minute appointments and subsequent reversals, often leading to instability in the public sector.
The TUC called on President John Dramani Mahama to intervene and halt the dismissals, urging him to grant the same amnesty to affected public servants as he did for security personnel recruited under the previous administration.
The union warned that mass terminations not only threaten livelihoods but also undermine national unity and democratic stability.
With mounting public debate and political tensions over the issue, all eyes are now on the government’s next move as the affected workers await clarity on their employment status.
