By: Spendilove Incoom
Forty former public sector employees have sued the government over what they claim were politically motivated and unconstitutional dismissals. The lawsuit challenges a directive issued on February 10, 2025, by Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, which revoked all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, the day of Ghana’s elections.
The plaintiffs, represented by Dame and Partners, argue that their terminations violated due process and constitutional protections. They are seeking a court ruling to declare the dismissals unlawful, reinstate them, and compensate them for their losses.
The suit names the Attorney General and six state agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority and the National Health Insurance Authority, as defendants.
Many of the affected workers claim they underwent rigorous recruitment processes and were hired before the December 7 cutoff.
Political figures, including the Member of Parliament for Tafo, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, have condemned the dismissals, calling them unfair and estimating that over 5,000 workers have been affected.
The lawsuit is expected to be a significant legal battle, testing executive authority over public service appointments.
