Vincent Assafuah to proceed to court over ‘unjust’ public sector workers dismissal

Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Ekow Vincent Assafuah, has hinted a court action to seek redress for public sector workers who were dismissed following a directive by Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, Julius Debrah.

Mr. Debrah, who essentially runs the government machinery, in a letter to heads of all government institutions directed them to relieve all workers who were recruited into the public sector after December 7, 2024.

He observed that the appointments were not “in compliance with established good governance practices and principles”.

However, Mr. Assafuah who is a lawyer by training has rejected the argument for the firing, saying it hinged upon “some unknown constitutional principles”.

“We are taking this battle to court to ensure that this already failing government does not have unchecked power to unjustly terminate hardworking young employees.

“If this government is serious about job creation, it should be expanding opportunities, not displacing workers,” he averred.

The lawmaker, who called the sacking “political victimization” said the “duly recruited personnel” had been dismissed “without just cause”.

He argued that the constitution barred public sector workers from being ejected from post without justification.

“Our 1992 Constitution abhors the arbitrary exercise of power in a capricious fashion. The Constitution further frowns upon the removal, dismissal or termination of the employment of persons belonging to the public services without a just cause,” he wrote.

He urged all affected persons to reach out to him as he prepares to take up the case against their sacking.