Stop ongoing termination of appointments in public service - TUC urges Mahama

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to put an immediate stop to the dismissal of public sector workers, warning of its potential consequences on livelihoods and national stability.

In a strongly worded statement, the TUC condemned the ongoing revocation of appointments, particularly affecting teachers, nurses, and other professionals who have dedicated years to their education and struggled to secure employment.

"The mass termination of employment of teachers, nurses, and others, who have been educated at great cost to their families and the nation and who may have stayed at home for years struggling to obtain employment can be devastating for these young men and women," the union cautioned.

The dismissals follow a directive issued by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on February 10, 2025, instructing all government institutions to cancel appointments made after December 7, 2024. The directive cited concerns over governance principles, suggesting that such appointments were not in line with best practices.

However, reports indicate that the enforcement of this order has led to widespread job losses, including cases where appointments had been finalized before the stated date.

The TUC further urged the President to prevent Ghana from sliding into what it described as a "partisan slippery hill," stressing the need for fairness in handling public service employment.

It recalled that President Mahama had previously granted amnesty to security recruits from the former administration and insisted that a similar approach should be extended to all public sector workers affected by the dismissals.

"This will be the greatest political settlement of the 4th Republic. It will ripple in eternity and reset the politics of Ghana," the statement added.

The union emphasized that such a move would not only protect livelihoods but also strengthen trust in governance and reinforce Ghana’s democratic credentials.

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