Last-Minute Recruitment and Payroll Audit

The Chief of Staff has written to heads of all government institutions, demanding detailed information about appointments made from December 7, 2024. This move is seen by some as a lenient gesture by the incoming government by foot soldiers of the NDC party.

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Below is the content of the letter:

Republic of Ghana
Office of the President
Accra
TO: All Heads of Government Institutions
CC:

Request for Information on Payroll

In line with efforts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of government payroll records under the John Mahama administration, I am writing to request your assistance in providing information on staff added to your institution’s payroll since Saturday, December 7, 2024.

You are kindly requested to submit the following details for each staff member added within the specified period:

• Full Name
• Designation/Job Title
• Employee Identification Number (if applicable)
• Date of Appointment
• Date Added to Payroll

This information is critical to maintaining transparency and accountability in our payroll management processes. Kindly ensure the requested data is submitted to my office no later than Friday, January 31, 2025.

For further clarification or inquiries regarding this directive, do not hesitate to contact us via:

• Tel: +233 (0) 302 73 601
• Digital Address: GA-000-0288

Your cooperation in this important matter is highly appreciated.

Signed,
Chief of Staff

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UPDATE 11 FEBRUARY, 2025

Chief of Staff revokes all Public Service appointments after December 7

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has revoked all appointments and recruitments made into the Public Service after December 7, 2024.

A confidential letter, seen by Citi News, has been circulated to all heads of government institutions, instructing them to comply with the directive.

The decision is expected to affect individuals who were appointed or recruited into various public sector roles after the 2024 general elections.

While the specific reasons for the revocation have not been detailed, sources suggest it forms part of the government’s efforts to ensure fairness and transparency in the public sector transition process.

Below is the full letter reading,

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.

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.

2017 Parallel: A Wave of Dismissals Under Akufo-Addo

This directive sparks memories of events in 2017 when President Akufo-Addo assumed power. During his first months in office, a staggering 13,000 public sector workers were dismissed.

This mass dismissal was perceived as a move to clear public sector workers suspected of sympathizing with the opposition NDC and to fulfill the NPP government’s aim of replacing them with their supporters. Key NPP figures, including Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko and Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong, publicly supported the replacement of these workers.

Historical Context: ‘Apollo 568’ Dismissals

The situation has drawn comparisons to the infamous “Apollo 568” case in 1969 under the Danquah-Busia Progress Party. Prime Minister Kofi Abrefa Busia dismissed 568 civil servants, citing transitional provisions. Although the Supreme Court ruled against the dismissals, Busia famously declared that no court could enforce its decision against the government.

Details of 2017 Dismissals Under Akufo-Addo

Here’s a breakdown of some major dismissals under Akufo-Addo’s administration in 2017:

• 9,639 public sector workers: Revealed by the Minority in Parliament in February 2017.
• 205 National Service Scheme employees dismissed within the first month of administration.
• 110 middle-level staff at COCOBOD terminated.
• 8,634 nurses: These individuals, who had received financial clearance, were let go from various public health institutions.
• Ghana Police Service: 265 recruits nearing completion of their training were dismissed.
• National Security: 525 personnel dismissed.
• Youth Employment Agency (YEA): Employment of 216 Beneficiary Monitoring Assistants terminated.

Other affected institutions included DVLA, MASLOC, NADMO, YES, SSNIT, VRA, GRIDCo, GRA, GAPOHA, TOR, and the Ghana Gas Company.

High-Profile Sackings

Heads of state institutions deemed not politically appointed were also dismissed, including:

• The Controller and Accountant-General, Mr. Seidu Kotomah.
• Dr. Thomas Anaba, Medical Director of Ridge Regional Hospital.

These dismissals raised concerns about governance and fairness, sparking debates across the political spectrum.

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