The Minority in Parliament has issued a scathing condemnation of the dismissal of over 100 employees from the Bank of Ghana, describing the move as “unconstitutional, unlawful, and morally unacceptable.”
Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, June 24, the Minority alleged that the terminations were carried out without due process, consultation, or legal justification.
The affected employees, they say, were lawfully recruited and vetted, yet were dismissed abruptly following a directive from the Chief of Staff dated February 11, 2025, which ordered the revocation of all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024.
“This directive is wholly unconstitutional and unlawful,” the Minority charged, citing Article 24 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees the right to fair labour conditions, and Article 23, which mandates public institutions to act lawfully and fairly.
They also referenced the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which stipulates that dismissals must be based on valid grounds such as misconduct or redundancy—none of which, they argue, applied in this case.
Furthermore, they highlighted the absence of legally required procedures such as consultation with staff, prior notice to the Chief Labour Officer, and compensation, even if redundancy were the basis.
Rejecting any justification based on the probationary status of some staff, the Minority emphasized that even probation does not exempt employers from constitutional and legal obligations.
“Probation is not a licence for arbitrary or unjustified termination,” they warned, stressing that all employees deserve documented feedback and fair assessments.
The Minority has called for the immediate reinstatement of the dismissed staff and urged the Bank of Ghana and all public institutions to respect Ghana’s labour laws and constitutional principles.
