The recent dismissal of newly recruited public sector workers has sparked outrage, with many questioning the justification for their termination.
Describing the move as baseless and politically motivated, Dr. Alex Ampaabeng, a former Deputy Finance Minister, has challenged claims that mass recruitment took place after the 2024 elections and is calling for the immediate reinstatement of affected workers.
“In all, I oversaw a total clearance of less than 1,300 during my tenure. Yes, less than 1,300 across all government ministries/agencies requiring financial clearance.
“So, where is this noise coming from?” he questioned, emphasizing that most of the hiring processes began long before he joined the Ministry in April 2024. “So how can one describe these appointments as ‘post-elections induced’?”
Daring anyone with contrary data to prove otherwise, Dr. Ampaabeng argued that public sector recruitment follows a structured process and cannot be completed within a short period.
“There’s absolutely NO basis for sacking these youngsters,” he stressed. “I’m sure our HR experts will confirm that recruitment processes for key sectors do take time, and this was exactly what happened.”
Urging the government to reverse the dismissals, he reminded President John Dramani Mahama of his campaign promise to create jobs for the youth.
“I call on the president, John Dramani Mahama, and the key ministers to do the needful and reinstate these appointments. This is the honourable thing to do as a government that promised jobs for the youth [ref the 3-for-1 role—the anchor of the 24-hour economy slogan].”
Dr. Ampaabeng insisted that those dismissed were rightful employees of Ghana’s public sector and deserved to keep their jobs.
“To conclude, those employed were [and still are] Ghanaians, who like everyone, have the right to serve their country.
“We should all join hands in condemning what’s wrong and not jumping on political colour to defend the indefensible for ‘abaa yɛde bɔ Takyi no…’” he stated, referencing a popular Akan proverb about selective punishment.
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