Former Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame has taken legal action against the Government of Ghana over what he describes as the politically motivated and unconstitutional mass dismissal of public sector employees.
Representing 40 affected workers through his law firm, Dame and Partners, he is challenging the legality of a directive issued by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah on February 10, 2025.
The directive ordered the revocation of appointments made after December 7, 2024, the day of Ghana’s general elections, affecting employees hired in the final days of the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.
The dismissed employees argue that the directive violates Article 191(b) of the Constitution, which protects public servants from arbitrary termination.
The lawsuit, filed against the Attorney General and six state agencies—including the Ghana Revenue Authority, National Lottery Authority, and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority—seeks a court ruling declaring the dismissals unconstitutional.
The plaintiffs are also demanding their immediate reinstatement, compensation for damages, and a permanent injunction against politically motivated terminations in the civil service.
As the legal battle unfolds, the case is expected to test the limits of executive authority over public service appointments.
The government, which framed the directive as a measure to curb irregular appointments, has yet to respond officially to the lawsuit.
The court is set to announce a hearing date in the coming weeks, with the outcome likely to set a precedent for future public sector employment disputes.
