The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to stop the ongoing termination of public sector appointments.
The union warned that large-scale dismissals could have severe consequences for young Ghanaians and damage the country’s reputation.
In a statement signed by Secretary-General Joshua Ansah, the TUC condemned the revocation of appointments, particularly those affecting teachers, nurses, and other professionals who have dedicated years to education and struggled to secure employment.
The union expressed concern that these dismissals not only threaten livelihoods but also erode the trust and patriotism of young citizens toward the country’s governance system.
Headline: TUC Urges President Mahama to Extend Amnesty to All Public Sector Appointments
The TUC’s concerns come after a directive issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah on February 10, instructing all government institutions to revoke appointments made after December 7, 2024. The directive argued that these appointments were inconsistent with established good governance practices and principles.
In its statement, the TUC urged President Mahama to prevent the country from sliding into what it called a “partisan slippery hill.” The union noted that while the President had granted amnesty to security recruits from the previous administration, a similar approach should be applied to all public sector appointments made before the transition of power.
The statement further called on President Mahama to extend this amnesty to all appointments made by the former administration, describing it as the most significant political settlement of the 4th Republic.
