…Dismissals Linked to Chief of Staff Directive on End-of-Tenure Appointments
More than 100 employees of the Bank of Ghana (BoG) have had their appointments terminated, in what appears to be a direct fallout from a government directive annulling public sector recruitment made after the 2024 general elections.
Although the dismissal letters, dated Thursday, 19 June 2025, reference the non-confirmation of appointments after a six-month probation period, analysts and political observers are linking the move to a broader policy shift by the Mahama administration, which came into power in January 2025.
The termination notices, signed by Mrs. Lucy Sasu, Head of the Human Resource and Capacity Development Department of the BoG, stated:
“In accordance with the terms of your contract of employment, a satisfactory six (6) month probationary period was to be completed. Management regrets to inform you that your appointment cannot be confirmed.”
Affected employees were informed that their contracts would officially end on Monday, 23 June 2025, and were to receive one month’s salary in lieu of notice. They were also directed to return all bank property by the end date.
Political Undertones Behind Terminations
The development comes just months after the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, issued a controversial directive on 11 February 2025, instructing all heads of government institutions to nullify recruitment and appointments made after 7 December 2024—a day after Ghanaians went to the polls.
“All appointments and recruitment made in the Public Services of Ghana after 7 December 2024, are not in compliance with established good governance practices and principles,” Debrah stated in a letter widely circulated among government agencies.
This position aligns with the administration’s stated opposition to end-of-tenure appointments by the previous government, which it argued were rushed, unvetted, and inconsistent with orderly transition protocols.
No Official BoG Statement Yet
The BoG’s leadership has not publicly addressed the terminations beyond the content of the individual dismissal letters. However, the silence has not stopped speculation about whether further purges are on the horizon across other institutions affected by the February directive.
Vincent Ekow Assafuah, Member of Parliament for Tafo, drew attention to the situation in a social media post, writing:
“The termination of appointments continues unabated, with some BoG workers receiving dismissal letters today.”
Growing Uncertainty for Affected Workers
The dismissed staff, most of whom were hired in 2024 under the previous administration, now face the harsh reality of joblessness amid economic headwinds, including a high cost of living and limited employment opportunities in the financial sector.
Labour rights groups have begun voicing concerns about the lack of a clear appeals process, and some affected staff are reportedly considering legal options to challenge the dismissals, especially if they can prove political discrimination.
As Ghana continues to navigate post-election transitions, questions linger about the balance between administrative review and politically motivated displacement, especially when livelihoods are at stake.
