In response to a directive directing the termination of all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, Nana Boakye, also known as Nana B, the national organizer of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has filed a lawsuit against the government.
The directive directed heads of government institutions to revoke appointments and hirings made in the last few months of the previous administration. It was issued by the Office of the President and signed by the Chief of Staff.
According to Nana B’s statement of claim submitted to the Supreme Court, the directive is illegal since the Chief of Staff is not authorized to make such an order.
He argues that the action is a clear violation of Article 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution, which prevents public sector employees from being fired without cause and ensures job security.
Nana B is asking the court to rule that the directive is unlawful and, as a result, invalid.
According to him, the President of Ghana is required under Article 58(2) of the Constitution to preserve the rights of public officials and enforce the provisions of Article 191(b). According to him, the directive violates this duty, putting employees at risk of wrongful termination and jeopardizing job security in the public sector.
The lawsuit further argues that any action performed in compliance with the directive would be illegal and requests an injunction to stop leaders of government institutions from putting the directive into effect.
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Additionally, Nana B asks that the government be mandated to pay for all court costs and legal expenditures linked to the litigation.
There have been conflicting responses to the instruction, which has caused a great deal of concern among the impacted employees.
The action has been characterized by some as politically motivated and an assault on the livelihoods of persons who are hired through legal channels.
However, the government insists that during the transition period, the nominations were erratic and done in ill faith.
