Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to reverse what he describes as unfair dismissals of Ghanaians employed under the previous administration and ensure the protection of all citizens.
In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep concern over recent developments that he believes threaten Ghana’s democracy and undermine the principles of fairness and justice enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.
Dr. Bawumia stated that while he had personally vowed to allow the new government the necessary space to settle and implement its policies, the alarming trend of dismissals targeting individuals hired during the previous administration has compelled him to speak out.
“Since assuming office, however, the government of President Mahama has pursued a series of actions targeting Ghanaians who were legitimately employed during the previous administration. It is ironic that a party which campaigned on the wings of jobs for all Ghanaians is arbitrarily dismissing the same Ghanaians, rendering them jobless, just because a different government employed them to put their talents to bear on the nation’s development and earn income to cater for themselves and their families,” he said.
He further criticized the government’s decision to dismiss public service directors who are non-political appointees, stating that their only offense appeared to be their association or relation to politicians. He also raised concerns over reports of planned terminations of security personnel, nurses, and teachers appointed under the previous government, describing such actions as detrimental to national progress.
Below is the full statement:
By: Planbfmonline.com
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