The Minority in Parliament has issued a strong condemnation of the recent dismissal of over 100 employees from the Bank of Ghana, describing the move as “unconstitutional, unlawful, and morally indefensible.”
Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, the minority criticized the terminations as politically motivated and a violation of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and labour laws. The affected workers, according to the Minority, were legally appointed and vetted but were abruptly dismissed following a directive from the Chief of Staff to revoke all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024.
“This action, carried out without consultation or due process, is a betrayal of justice and a breach of our legal framework,” the Caucus declared.
They emphasized that the directive itself lacks constitutional authority, and warned public institutions against complying with politically inspired instructions that undermine institutional independence.
The Minority cited constitutional provisions and sections of the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), arguing that none of the legal justifications for termination, misconduct, incapacity, or redundancy, applied in this case. They added that if redundancy were indeed the rationale, the Bank failed to meet its legal obligations to notify the Chief Labour Officer, consult employees, and offer compensation.
The Caucus also rejected the Bank’s reported reliance on “termination during probation” as an excuse, noting that even probationers are entitled to lawful and transparent processes. “Probation is not a free pass for arbitrary dismissals,” they stated.
Adding to their concerns, the minority highlighted the Bank’s decision to proceed with the terminations despite a pending parliamentary motion calling for an inquiry into the matter. “This is a clear affront to Parliament’s oversight role,” the statement read.
Beyond the legal arguments, the minority drew attention to the human cost of the dismissals, portraying the affected workers as “young professionals and breadwinners” now facing severe economic and emotional distress.
In response, the minority outlined five key demands, including the immediate reinstatement of all dismissed staff, accountability from the Bank’s Governor before Parliament, and intervention from relevant labour and human rights bodies. They also encouraged the affected workers to seek legal redress under Article 33 of the Constitution and pledged full parliamentary backing for their cause.
Framing the issue as a broader test of Ghana’s democratic and legal integrity, the Minority concluded: “This is about the soul of our Republic. We must choose between the rule of law and rule by decree.”
The group vowed to pursue justice with all available legal, parliamentary, and democratic tools until the dismissed employees are reinstated and public institutions are held accountable.
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