Reports from multiple news sources confirm that Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has annulled all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.
According to preliminary details, this directive was communicated through a confidential letter sent to all heads of government institutions. This follows an earlier directive from the Office of the President, which required government institutions to submit records of staff members added to their payrolls since December 7, 2024.
Issued on January 15, 2025, the request was part of the John Mahama administration’s ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and integrity within the government’s payroll system. A letter signed by Julius Debrah outlined the specific details required for each new employee, including full names, designations, employee identification numbers (where applicable), dates of appointment, and payroll inclusion dates.
The directive underscored the importance of accountability in public fund management and mandated all institutions to submit the requested data to the Office of the President by January 31, 2025.
In the official statement, Chief of Staff Julius Debrah emphasized the necessity of this exercise in ensuring payroll accuracy, stating:
“In line with ongoing efforts to maintain the accuracy and integrity of government payroll records under the John Mahama administration, I request your cooperation in providing details of all staff added to your institution’s payroll since December 7, 2024. This information is critical to fostering transparency and accountability in payroll management. Kindly ensure the data is submitted no later than January 31, 2025.”
The letter further assured institutional heads of the administration’s readiness to provide clarification if needed, emphasizing the importance of their cooperation in this matter.
Official Directive on Appointment Revocations
A confidential letter acquired by 12Frames Online has been distributed to all heads of government institutions, directing them to adhere to the directive. This decision is anticipated to affect individuals who were appointed or recruited into various public sector positions following the 2024 general elections.
Although an official rationale for the revocations has not been provided, sources suggest that the measure reflects the government’s dedication to maintaining good governance principles throughout the transition process.
The full directive reads as follows:
“In accordance with government policy regarding end-of-tenure appointments and recruitments, I wish to inform you that all appointments and recruitments made within the Public Services of Ghana after December 7, 2024, do not align with established good governance principles.
Accordingly, all heads of government institutions are required to take the necessary steps to annul such appointments or recruitments and submit a comprehensive report on the actions taken to this Office by February 17, 2025.
Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated.”
This latest development is expected to shape the transition process as the new administration takes measures to ensure compliance with governance standards.
