The Minority Caucus in Parliament has raised serious concerns over what they describe as unconstitutional and unlawful dismissals of more than 100 staff members by the Bank of Ghana. Addressing the media in Parliament, the Member of Parliament for Savelugu, Hon. Hajia Fatahia Abdul-Aziz, accused the Central Bank of breaching both the 1992 Constitution and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), and called for a full parliamentary inquiry into the matter.
According to the Minority, the mass termination was executed without just cause, consultation, or adherence to due process. The affected staff, they argue, were lawfully recruited in 2024, thoroughly vetted, and had been contributing meaningfully to national development until their sudden dismissal.
“This action constitutes a flagrant violation of Article 24 of the Constitution, which guarantees fair and satisfactory conditions of work, and Article 23, which mandates public institutions to act fairly and in accordance with law,” Hajia Fatahia stated. She also cited Sections 64 and 65 of the Labour Act, which outline the legal grounds for terminating employment, none of which were observed in this case.
The Minority further revealed that the dismissals were allegedly prompted by a directive from the Office of the Chief of Staff in a letter dated February 11, 2025, instructing the revocation of all public sector appointments made after the December 7, 2024 general elections. They strongly rejected the legitimacy of such a directive, warning against the politicization of public sector appointments and the overreach of executive influence.
“No such directive has legal authority,” Hajia Fatahia said. “Institutions like the Bank of Ghana must not act on political whims. This is not only unconstitutional but heartless and dangerous.”
The Minority is therefore demanding:
- The immediate reinstatement of the dismissed workers;
- Accountability from the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, including a formal appearance before Parliament;
- A parliamentary investigation into the incident to ensure justice and prevent future infractions.
“The Minority in Parliament stands shoulder to shoulder with these wrongfully dismissed workers. We will not waver in our resolve to defend their rights and demand justice,” Hajia Fatahia added.
As public outrage mounts, the Bank of Ghana is yet to respond to the accusations or issue a formal statement justifying its actions.
Source: Clement Akoloh||parliamentnews360.com
