National Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Boakye popularly known as Nana B, has taken legal action against the government over a directive ordering the termination of all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024.
The directive, issued by the Office of the President and signed by the Chief of Staff, instructed heads of government institutions to annul appointments and recruitments made in the final months of the previous administration.
In his statement of claim filed at the Supreme Court, Nana B argues that the directive is unconstitutional because the Chief of Staff lacks the authority to issue such an order.
He contends that the move directly violates Article 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees job security for public sector workers and protects them from dismissal without just cause.
Nana B is seeking a declaration from the court that the directive is unconstitutional and, therefore, null and void.
He asserts that the President of Ghana has a constitutional obligation under Article 58(2) to uphold the provisions of Article 191(b) and ensure the protection of public servants’ rights. In his view, the directive breaches this obligation, exposing workers to unfair dismissal and undermining public sector job security.
The lawsuit further seeks an injunction to prevent heads of government institutions from implementing the directive, arguing that any action taken in compliance with the directive would be unlawful.
Nana B also requests that the government be ordered to cover all court-related expenses and legal fees associated with the case.
The directive, which has led to significant uncertainty among affected workers, has been met with mixed reactions.
Critics have described the move as politically motivated and an attack on the livelihoods of citizens employed through legitimate processes.
The government, however, maintains that the appointments were irregular and made in bad faith during the transition period.