Secretary General, Trades Union Congress, Joshua Ansah.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly criticised the government’s decision to revoke public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, describing the move as a “blot on our democratic credentials.”
The union argues that the mass termination of employment, particularly for teachers, nurses, and other public servants, is not only unjust but also damaging to the livelihoods of many young Ghanaians who have struggled to secure jobs.
In a statement, the TUC expressed deep concern over the directive issued by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, on February 10, 2025, which instructed all heads of government institutions to annul appointments made after the stated date.
The union noted that this action has led to widespread job losses, including individuals who had followed due recruitment processes and had been granted financial clearance to work.
“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 TUC also stated that some affected workers had been on contract for over five years, and their recent regularisation should not have been reversed.
The union warned that such actions could erode trust in the country’s governance system, discouraging citizens from believing in the fairness of state employment processes.
They called on President John Dramani Mahama to immediately halt the dismissals and instead adopt a more inclusive approach, similar to the amnesty granted to security service recruits appointed under the previous administration.
“The TUC calls on H.E. John Dramani Mahama to stop the on-going terminations of appointments in the Public Service,” the TUC stated.
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