The Government of Ghana under Mahama’s administration has annulled all appointments and recruitments made in the public services after December 7, 2024, by the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration. This directive was communicated through a letter addressed to all heads of government institutions, signed by Hon. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff.
The letter emphasized that these late-term appointments did not align with established good governance practices. Consequently, heads of government institutions are instructed to take immediate steps to nullify any such appointments or recruitments and to submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken to the Chief of Staff’s office by February 17, 2025.
This action aligns with earlier statements from government officials. On December 12, 2024, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, spokesperson for the Mahama Transition Team, announced plans to reverse all appointments made after December 7, 2024, citing concerns over last-minute recruitments and financial decisions that could strain the public purse.
Similarly, Tamale North MP, Alhassan Suhuyini, indicated that all appointments made after the December 7 election would be reviewed and potentially reversed by the incoming government. He cautioned the outgoing administration against making hasty appointments and promotions during the transition period.
In a related development, the Office of the President announced the cessation of appointments for members of statutory boards, corporations, commissions, and councils following the recent presidential transition. This move, effective January 7, 2025, is in accordance with the Presidential (Transition) Act, 2012 (Act 845), which stipulates that such appointments made by a former president or minister of state automatically cease upon the assumption of office by a new president.
These actions underscore the current administration’s commitment to ensuring that public service appointments adhere to established governance practices and reflect the new government’s vision for the country’s development.
