The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has directed the Majority Leader to formally schedule a motion calling for a full parliamentary investigation into the dismissal of public sector workers appointed after the December 7, 2024, general elections.
The directive was issued on Tuesday following strong objections raised by the Minority Parliamentary Caucus, which announced its intention to use every available parliamentary process to challenge the government’s decision.
Minority members argue that the dismissals have caused hardship for affected workers and raised serious questions about fairness and due process.
The controversy stems from a directive issued by the Chief of Staff on February 11, 2025.
The letter instructed heads of public institutions to revoke the appointments of workers employed after the elections, citing concerns over irregular recruitment practices during the transition period.
Speaker Bagbin’s decision to have the motion listed is expected to trigger a structured parliamentary process that could lead to a full debate and inquiry into the matter.
However, the attempt to table the motion has met resistance from the Majority Caucus. Majority members raised a procedural objection, arguing that the matter is currently before the courts and should not be debated in Parliament at this stage.
Their objection is based on the sub judice rule, a parliamentary convention that limits discussion on issues under judicial consideration to avoid influencing or interfering with ongoing court proceedings.
In response, the Speaker acknowledged the concerns but maintained that Parliament has a responsibility to uphold accountability and protect the public interest.
