Parliament opposition members want Bank of Ghana to bring back more than 100 fired workers. The lawmakers say the bank broke Ghana's Constitution and labor rules when it dismissed the staff. Bank officials did not follow proper steps or talk with workers before firing them. The affected employees had legal jobs and passed all required checks. These workers were already helping Ghana's economic development.
The firings started after a February 11 order from the Chief of Staff. That order told government offices to cancel all job appointments made after December 7, 2024. Opposition lawmakers argue this instruction has no legal power. They believe political orders cannot be used to remove workers who have valid employment contracts.
The lawmakers point to two parts of Ghana's 1992 Constitution that protect workers. Article 24 promises fair working conditions for all employees. Article 23 requires government offices to follow the law and treat people fairly. The opposition also mentions the Labour Act from 2003 that sets rules for firing workers.
The law says employers can only fire workers for serious reasons like bad behavior or poor performance. None of these reasons apply to the Bank of Ghana staff members. Even when cutting jobs, employers must tell labor officials and give proper compensation. The bank did not follow these required steps.
Opposition members demand the central bank reverse all dismissals immediately. They want every fired worker to return to their original jobs. The lawmakers warn that ignoring legal procedures hurts public trust and weakens Ghana's government system.
The firings started after a February 11 order from the Chief of Staff. That order told government offices to cancel all job appointments made after December 7, 2024. Opposition lawmakers argue this instruction has no legal power. They believe political orders cannot be used to remove workers who have valid employment contracts.
The lawmakers point to two parts of Ghana's 1992 Constitution that protect workers. Article 24 promises fair working conditions for all employees. Article 23 requires government offices to follow the law and treat people fairly. The opposition also mentions the Labour Act from 2003 that sets rules for firing workers.
The law says employers can only fire workers for serious reasons like bad behavior or poor performance. None of these reasons apply to the Bank of Ghana staff members. Even when cutting jobs, employers must tell labor officials and give proper compensation. The bank did not follow these required steps.
Opposition members demand the central bank reverse all dismissals immediately. They want every fired worker to return to their original jobs. The lawmakers warn that ignoring legal procedures hurts public trust and weakens Ghana's government system.
