The Minority in Parliament has strongly condemned the dismissal of over 100 employees of the Bank of Ghana, describing the action as unconstitutional, unlawful, and morally unacceptable.
The group expressed outrage over the terminations, which they allege were carried out without due process, prior consultation, or justifiable cause.
According to the Minority, the affected employees were legally recruited, duly vetted, and had been contributing meaningfully to national development. However, they were abruptly removed following a directive reportedly issued by the Chief of Staff.
The Minority insists that such a directive is wholly unconstitutional and without legal basis.
They cited Article 24 of the 1992 Constitution, which guarantees the right to work under fair and satisfactory conditions, and Article 23, which mandates that public institutions act fairly and in accordance with the law. They also referenced the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which stipulates the legal grounds and procedures for termination of employment.
Calling for the immediate reinstatement of the dismissed staff, the Minority accused the Bank of Ghana of procedural breaches and disregard for both constitutional and labour laws. They insist the actions taken are unacceptable and must be reversed.
