A political storm is brewing over the recent dismissal of about 100 employees at Ghana Post, with Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku (OPK) launching a fierce attack on Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George. OPK has accused the minister of overstepping his authority and using his position to carry out politically motivated firings.
The controversy erupted after Ghana Post terminated the contracts of several workers, a move OPK has condemned as an abuse of power. He argues that the minister has no legal basis to interfere in employment matters at state agencies and insists that the dismissals are unfair.
“He probably thinks that being a minister makes him the CEO of all the agencies under the ministry,” OPK remarked, questioning Sam George’s involvement in what he believes should be an independent administrative decision.
This is not the first time OPK has raised concerns over the minister’s actions. He cited similar dismissals at the National Communications Authority (NCA) and suggested a pattern of politically influenced job cuts. According to OPK, many of the affected workers were hired in 2017 and were not political appointees, making their terminations unjustifiable.
In response, Sam George has defended the decision, explaining that the dismissals are part of a broader restructuring effort. He revealed that nearly 600 post-election hires across agencies under his ministry are under review, signaling the possibility of further job losses.
However, OPK remains unconvinced. He has challenged the minister’s authority on the issue in Parliament and has taken steps to formally oppose the dismissals. He has filed a motion and submitted urgent questions for discussion, while also advising the affected workers to pursue legal action.
As tensions rise, the dispute between OPK and Sam George is shaping up to be a major political battle, with implications for governance and employment policies within state institutions.
