The Minority in Parliament is gearing up for a major showdown with the government over what it describes as the unconstitutional dismissal of over 100 workers at the Bank of Ghana (BoG), promising to pursue a full parliamentary inquiry and legal redress to reverse the decision.
At a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, Savelugu MP, Madam Abdul Aziz Fatahiya, speaking on behalf of the Minority, condemned the terminations as a grave violation of Ghana’s Constitution, labour laws, and democratic principles.
According to her, the action—which followed a February 11 directive from the Chief of Staff calling for the revocation of all public sector appointments made after the December 7, 2024 elections—amounts to a politically motivated purge, targeting workers who were lawfully employed.
“This isn’t just about 100 workers. It’s about the soul of the Republic,” Madam Fatahiya declared, adding, “We must choose between rule of law and rule by decree.”
She stressed that the BoG’s action undermined constitutional protections that guarantee the right to work under fair conditions and due process. The Minority believes that the dismissed workers—many of whom are young professionals and breadwinners—have become victims of executive overreach.
Asserting the need for institutional accountability, Madam Fatahiya announced that the Minority will be filing a formal motion in Parliament to initiate a full-scale probe into the dismissals. She said the Caucus would use “every legal, parliamentary, and democratic tool” to fight for justice and the reinstatement of the affected workers.
“We will expose this injustice, reverse these terminations, and hold this government accountable. Institutions must act within the law, not on the whims of political power,” she charged.
The Minority has also pledged legal support for the affected workers and is urging the National Labour Commission, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), and the Chief Labour Officer to intervene.
Fatahiya emphasized the broader implications of the issue for Ghana’s democracy, warning that silence in the face of such actions would normalize political interference in independent public institutions.
“We will not rest until every worker is reinstated, their dignity restored, and the dangerous precedent reversed,” she vowed.
The Minority’s stance sets the stage for a high-stakes political and legal battle in the coming weeks, with labour rights and constitutional integrity at its core.
