Government Revokes All Recruitment Made By Akufo-Addo Administration After 2024 Election

• The Government has revoked all public appointments and recruitments made by the Akufo-Addo Administration after the election on December 7
• All Heads of Government Institutions are to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments by February 17
• The presidency said the previous government bypassed due process in making last-minute public service appointments

The Government has revoked all public appointments and recruitments made by the Akufo-Addo Administration after the 2024 election.

A circular issued to all heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency said the appointments did not comply with established good governance practices and principles.

GNA reported that all Heads of Government Institutions were requested to take the necessary steps to annul any such appointments by February 17.

Felix Kwakye-Ofosu, the Minister of State for Government Communication, told Citi News he believed the previous government bypassed due process in making last-minute public service appointments.

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Kwakye-Ofosu said a thorough review of the appointment process revealed multiple purported irregularities.

He said many of those appointed in the final days of the administration failed to submit formal application letters to the institutions where they were employed.

The minister also alleged that some individuals were recruited without undergoing interviews to assess their suitability, while others did not complete the required medical examinations.

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The Mahama administration reduced the number of government ministries from the current 30 to 23 via an Executive Instrument.

The announcement aligns with one of the key promises by President John Dramani to not appoint more than 60 ministers.

The list features new mergers, such as the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

A new ministry, the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, is also included.

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YEN.com.gh reported that Mahama terminated the appointments of all Chief Executives for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies.

The directors of the various districts are expected to take over as the local government heads in their respective districts.

The president also revoked the appointments of Assembly Members appointed under the just-ended Akufo-Addo administration.

Mahama is yet to appoint new heads of the various local governments.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh