The controversy highlights growing tensions over employment practices in Ghana’s public sector and raises questions about due process in probationary terminations.

Public policy analyst Dr. Kwasi Nyame-Baafi condemned the dismissals in a sharply worded Facebook post, framing them as politically motivated. “Firing Ghanaian youth perceived as NPP supporters to replace them with loyalists isn’t nation-building—it’s destruction,” he argued, urging citizens to reject what he called a dangerous precedent. His remarks reflect broader concerns about politicization of state institutions.

The Minority in Parliament has escalated the dispute, labeling the terminations unconstitutional and demanding reinstatement. They allege the Bank acted on a presidential directive to revoke post-December 2024 public sector hires, violating labor laws by bypassing notifications to the Chief Labour Officer and omitting severance negotiations. “This sets a troubling template for employment insecurity,” a Minority spokesperson stated.

However, the Bank of Ghana insists the decision followed standard probation assessments. Sources indicate 97 of approximately 200 December recruits failed to meet performance benchmarks, while confirmed staff retained their positions. Affected employees received one month’s salary as contractual notice.

Labor experts note the case exposes gaps in probation protections under Ghanaian law. While employers retain dismissal rights during probation, the scale and timing of these terminations—amid accusations of political interference—complicate the narrative. Civil society groups warn such episodes could deter skilled professionals from public service.

The backlash underscores the delicate balance between institutional accountability and fair labor practices. With calls for parliamentary intervention mounting, the dispute may test the robustness of Ghana’s labor dispute resolution mechanisms and shape future public sector hiring policies.