The minority in Parliament has called on the government to reverse its decision to revoke the appointments of individuals recruited into public service after December 7, 2024.
The caucus expressed concerns that this move has left many young people traumatized and uncertain about their future, as some have already had their appointments terminated.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin urged President Mahama to intervene and protect the livelihoods of those affected.
“Recruitment is not an event; it is a process. I do not think that he intended for people who have gone through aptitude tests and interviews to be sent home. But it is happening all over the country—our compatriots are being sent home. How will they find food to eat? How will they feed their families? What is going to be their future?” he questioned.
Meanwhile, Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga rejected the call, attributing the situation to what he described as reckless recruitment by the Akufo-Addo government.
He argued that many of the recruits were party foot soldiers and family members.
“If you engage in such recklessness, knowing that you are leaving office, and you decide to load the public sector with workers to make it difficult for the incoming government, what do you expect?
“I made these statements at the transition meetings, and I am repeating them here: it is reckless to know you are leaving office and still decide to overload the public sector for the incoming government to inherit. We will struggle to pay these workers.
“If we investigate this recruitment, it will reveal an abuse of discretion. There was no proper advertisement; people conspired among themselves, brought in foot soldiers, and then proceeded with the recruitment,” he stated.
