By: Valentia Tetteh
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the recent termination of over 100 employees of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), describing the move as unlawful, unconstitutional, and a disregard for Ghana’s labour laws and democratic principles.
Addressing the media in Parliament on Tuesday June 24, 2025, the Member of Parliament for Savelugu, Hajia Fatahia Abdul-Aziz, criticised the dismissals as a calculated breach of the 1992 Constitution and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).
The Caucus noted that the terminations were carried out without prior notice, due process, or consultation, making them not only unjust but also illegal.
According to the Caucus, the action was influenced by a directive from the Office of the Chief of Staff in a letter dated February 11, 2025, which called for the revocation of all public sector appointments made after the December 7, 2024, general elections.
The Minority insists that this directive holds no legal merit and cannot override constitutional guarantees.
Citing Article 24 of the Constitution, which ensures fair and satisfactory conditions of work, and Article 23, which mandates lawful and fair conduct by public institutions, the Minority argued that the BoG acted in complete violation of the law. They further referenced Sections 64 and 65 of the Labour Act, which outline the legal grounds for termination, none of which, they said, apply to the affected workers.
“The excuse of probation is legally flawed,” Hajia Abdul-Aziz emphasized. “Even employees under probation are entitled to fair treatment, proper assessments, and due communication. Arbitrary dismissals under the guise of probation are still unlawful.”
The Minority also raised concern about the BoG’s actions in the face of an ongoing motion in Parliament seeking a full inquiry into the matter, describing it as a disregard for parliamentary oversight.
“These are not just numbers; these are lives, young professionals, breadwinners, and citizens who followed due process and believed in fairness. What has been done to them is more than a legal issue; it is a moral crisis,” Hajia Abdul-Aziz stated.
In response to what they described as an “abuse of power,” the Minority is demanding an immediate reinstatement of all dismissed workers, accountability from the BoG Governor before Parliament, urgent Intervention from the Chief Labour Officer, the National Labour Commission, and CHRAJ, legal Support for affected workers to pursue justice under Article 33 of the Constitution and a full Parliamentary Inquiry into the matter”.
They further warned the Central Bank that the people of Ghana are watching, and institutions must not be allowed to act with impunity.
“To the dismissed workers, we say: you are not alone. Your fight is our fight. We will not rest until justice is served and your dignity is restored,” the Minority assured.
