A government probe into recruitments and appointments made in the public sector following the December 7, 2024, general elections has resulted in the revocation of 541 appointments, while 1,539 others have been cleared to stay.
The review, conducted by a committee established by the Chief of Staff, was mandated to examine the legality and due process of appointments made in the twilight of the previous administration.
Providing an update at a press briefing in Accra on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that the committee scrutinised a total of 2,080 cases submitted by 36 institutions.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that the 1,539 appointments were upheld because they were found to be compliant with established regulations. He noted that these individuals had all received their appointment letters before the election date of December 7, 2024, and had also attained a pass mark of 80 per cent or more in their respective recruitment assessments.
The remaining 541 appointments were recommended for revocation. According to the spokesperson, these cases were deemed irregular as their processes were concluded after the December 7 deadline and failed to meet the required threshold for compliance.
Clemency for Persons with Disabilities
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that while 13 institutions had proceeded with revocations independently, the committee’s final figure of 541 recommended revocations is lower than the 879 appointments that had already been nullified by the institutions themselves. He attributed this discrepancy to the committee’s decision to exercise clemency in certain cases, particularly involving persons with disabilities recruited by the Ghana Education Service.
“There were some of our compatriots who suffered some disability,” he explained. “Because of their peculiar situation and the hardship that could be imposed upon them if we were to enforce this directive, they were given some clemency.” He stated that such individuals would be allowed to regularise their status and remain in the public service.
A Matter of Due Process, Not a Witch Hunt
The Presidential Spokesperson strongly refuted claims that the review was a politically motivated exercise targeting supporters of the former government. He insisted that the decisions were based strictly on adherence to procedural rules.
“The decision to revoke these appointments was not based on a witch hunt. There was no political motive beyond the desire to uphold due process and ensure compliance with the rules governing such recruitments and appointments,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated. “It was done without malice towards anyone. It was a necessary step to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability.”
He further criticised the previous administration led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, accusing it of sanctioning irregular appointments despite being aware that due processes had not been satisfied. Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also alleged that the former government disregarded requests from the incoming administration to be consulted on such appointments to ensure a smooth and compliant transition.
A wide range of state-owned enterprises and public bodies were subject to the review. The list includes the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Ghana Highway Authority, Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Metro Mass Transit Limited, Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), and the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR). Petitions related to several other institutions and groups, including persons with disabilities, were also examined.
