Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed claims that the recent revocation of last-minute public sector and civil service appointments unfairly targets supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
His clarification comes after Chief of Staff Julius Debrah issued a directive nullifying all appointments made after December 7, 2024, under the previous government.
The decision has sparked debate, with some critics alleging political bias.
However, speaking on Eyewitness News on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that the move aims to uphold transparency, accountability, and merit-based recruitment.
“This government is committed to generating employment for all. Vacancies will be declared, and individuals will go through the proper recruitment process, including those whose appointments have been revoked,” he said.
He further stressed that the decision was not about replacing NPP supporters with National Democratic Congress (NDC) members but ensuring that employment in the public and civil service is based on merit.
Chief of Staff’s Directive
A letter from Chief of Staff Julius Debrah reiterated the government’s stance on last-minute appointments:
“In line with good governance principles, all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, are deemed non-compliant. Heads of government institutions must annul such appointments and submit a report on actions taken by February 17, 2025.”
The government has called for cooperation to ensure fairness and adherence to due process in public sector employment.