The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has questioned the silence of civil society groups and labour unions regarding the government’s mass dismissal of Ghanaian workers.
In a statement, the CDM condemned the dismissals and accused President John Dramani Mahama of a “reckless execution of executive powers” in the manner the terminations have been carried out.
While calling on the government to reinstate the dismissed workers, the CDM also expressed surprise at the silence of civil society groups, the Trades Union Congress (TUC), and other labour unions, whose members have been affected.
“The recent wave of mass terminations of public and civil servants by President John Dramani Mahama is a dangerous precedent that undermines Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order, and labour rights,” the CDM stated.
“This reckless exercise of executive power is not only legally questionable but also socially and economically disastrous.”
“At this critical juncture, labour unions, civil society organizations, and all well-meaning stakeholders must rise against this unconstitutional mass termination.”
“The Trades Union Congress (TUC), Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG), Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), and other workers’ unions cannot remain silent while public servants are subjected to unjust dismissals.”
The CDM emphasized that labour unions, in particular, have a duty to protect their members from what it described as government-led political victimization.
“These organizations must use all legal and advocacy means to challenge this blatant abuse of power. Ghanaians must collectively resist this injustice to safeguard job security, professionalism, and stability within the public sector.”
The CDM further accused President Mahama of breaching the 1992 Constitution, stating that his directive was unconstitutional.
“President Mahama’s directive to revoke all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, through the Chief of Staff, is a clear violation of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution. The Constitution provides specific protections for public sector workers, ensuring that they are not subjected to arbitrary dismissals based on political transitions.”
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