Labour expert Austin Gamey has urged nurses and midwives affected by the government’s revocation of appointments to remain patient, emphasizing that the financial health of the country must be prioritized.
Speaking on Prime News on ABC News GH, Gamey stated that overburdening the public service with excess employment could lead to severe financial consequences.
“Loading the public and civil service will cause bleeding of the financial health of the state. Government cannot afford to pay them,” he warned.
He further explained that those who were employed with financial clearance had been appropriately accounted for, while those without clearance were the ones affected by the government’s decision.
Gamey highlighted the economic difficulties currently facing the country, citing the domestic debt exchange program and outstanding debts as major constraints.
“We are currently under a domestic debt exchange program. We owe several people,” he noted, stressing that restructuring is necessary for long-term financial stability.
He urged those affected to understand the broader fiscal implications, warning that excessive employment could overshadow economic policies.
“Everybody will have to be patient,” he advised, adding that the country needs to go through a step-by-step restoration process.
While empathizing with the affected workers, Gamey reiterated that forcing employment beyond a sustainable level would only create further problems.
“If the financial health of the country is not properly in place, you don’t expect to keep the people in place. If you do that, you endanger the health of everyone in the country,” he stated.
He acknowledged the concerns of the dismissed nurses and midwives but insisted that financial realities must dictate employment decisions.
“This is a nation we have to build,” he concluded, urging those without financial clearance not to waste their time but to seek alternative opportunities.
