The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the Bank of Ghana’s (BoG) decision to terminate the appointments of over 100 staff members, describing the move as unlawful, unfair, and a violation of labour rights.
On Thursday, June 19, the BoG issued termination letters to affected employees, citing the failure to meet conditions of a six-month probationary period. The letters, signed by Mrs. Lucy Sasu, Head of Human Resource and Capacity Development, stated:
“In accordance with the terms of your contract of employment, a satisfactory six (6) month probationary period was to be completed. Management regrets to inform you that your appointment cannot be confirmed.”
However, speaking to the press in Parliament on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Savelugu MP, Fatahiya Abdul Aziz, on behalf of the Minority Caucus, pushed back against the BoG’s justification. She asserted that the dismissals violate the rights of the affected workers and must be reversed.
“The appointments were lawful; their terminations were not,” she stated emphatically.
The Minority further argued that the dismissals demonstrate a complete disregard for democratic oversight, especially since a motion for a parliamentary inquiry into the matter is currently pending before the House.
“This is a slap in the face of Parliament and a show of impunity,” the Minority said, urging BoG Governor Dr. Maxwell Opoku-Afari Asiama to appear before Parliament and account for what they described as a “heartless abuse of power.”
The Minority Caucus vowed to pursue a full parliamentary inquiry and work relentlessly to ensure the reinstatement of all dismissed staff. They also called on the Chief Labour Officer, the National Labour Commission (NLC), and the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) to intervene.
“No institution should act with such impunity. The affected workers deserve justice, and the law must protect them,” the Minority emphasized.
This development has sparked growing concerns over labour practices within state institutions, with calls for increased transparency, accountability, and respect for workers’ rights.