The government has assured Ghanaians that fairness and adherence to due process will guide its review of recent revocations of public sector appointments.
Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed that a Revocation Committee has been established under the Office of the Chief of Staff to scrutinize the dismissals that followed the change of government after the 2024 elections.
According to him, the committee’s mandate is to determine whether the affected appointments were made in line with civil service procedures.
“Where due process was not followed, the dismissals will stand. But where it is shown that proper procedures were observed, those people will be reinstated,” Mr. Ofosu explained in an interview on JoyFM.
He argued that the review is not about political affiliations but about safeguarding institutional integrity. The Minister accused the previous administration of making rushed civil service appointments during the transition period, some of which allegedly bypassed established procedures.
Mr. Ofosu said the government’s position underscores its commitment to the rule of law and equitable treatment of public servants.
“We are a country governed by rules. You cannot bypass the laid-down process and unfairly tilt the system in favour of persons aligned to one political party or another,” he emphasized.
Beyond the review of appointments, the Minister highlighted ongoing governance challenges, particularly the fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. He noted that government interventions are being scaled up to curb the practice, protect the environment, and safeguard livelihoods.
The move to revisit the dismissal cases is expected to bring clarity and fairness to affected public servants while reinforcing public trust in state institutions.
