Gov’t faces legal challenge over mass dismissals

The government is facing a lawsuit from 40 former public sector employees. They claim their dismissals were politically motivated and unconstitutional.

These workers were employed in 2024. They were removed after a directive from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah on February 10, 2025. This directive instructed public institutions to revoke appointments made after December 7, 2024, which was Ghana’s election day.

The government justified the terminations as necessary for good governance. They argued that the previous administration's appointments were irregular.

The dismissed workers are represented by Dame and Partners. They have sued the Attorney General and six state agencies, including the Ghana Revenue Authority and the National Health Insurance Authority.

The workers argue their dismissals violated constitutional protections. They are demanding reinstatement, compensation, and a declaration that the directive was unlawful.

Many affected employees insist they were hired through legitimate processes before the election. They view the mass terminations as a political purge.

This case has reignited debates about job security in Ghana’s civil service. It also raises questions about neutrality in government employment practices.