Dr. Afriyie calls for an end to post-election job purges to avoid serious consequences:
Economic and political analyst Dr. Samuel Afriyie is urging stakeholders to address the recurring problem of job terminations and appointments following government transitions in Ghana. Speaking on TV3, as monitored by Newspalacegh.Com, Dr. Afriyie criticized the recent revocation of employment by the current NDC government, arguing that it mirrors similar actions taken by the NPP during its last days in office, creating a system that is “subject to abuse.”
Dr. Afriyie noted that outgoing governments often rush to employ individuals before handing over power, while incoming administrations tend to revoke those appointments. Highlighting concerns about a recent directive from the Chief of Staff (likely related to terminating appointments), Afriyie argued that some government appointees and agencies are abusing the directive, leading to unfair dismissals, pointing to concerns within the GS (likely a government agency or sector).
While acknowledging that both the NPP and NDC have engaged in similar practices, Afriyie stressed that such actions create a divisive political environment and urged for a bi-partisan solution. The analyst proposed a meeting of stakeholders, including the Council of State, to find a way to prevent the issue from recurring after each election cycle. He warned that if not addressed, the situation could worsen with future government transitions, leading to even more politically motivated job terminations.
Dr. Afriyie concluded by emphasizing the need for a resolution for those currently impacted by job losses, warning of potentially “serious” consequences if the cycle of politically motivated dismissals continues.
