- 1,201 public sector appointments were upheld after a thorough review.
- 541 appointments made during the 2024 transition were officially revoked.
- 338 appointments for persons with disability were maintained.
- Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu insists the move is about “due process,” not politics.
The long-standing “wahala” over public sector recruitment during the 2024 transition period has finally seen some resolution. A Special Committee, established by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has concluded its review of over 2,000 controversial appointments made after the December 7, 2024, general elections.
In a report released on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the committee confirmed that 1,201 appointments have been upheld after they were found to have followed the right procedures. However, 541 individuals were not so lucky; their appointments have been officially revoked. This follows a messy period where the government accused the outgoing NPP administration of “midnight” recruitments that bypassed standard civil service rules.
Interestingly, the review also took a very close look at inclusivity. A total of 338 appointments involving persons with disability (PWDs) were maintained. The committee found that these specific recruitments fully complied with due process, ensuring that vulnerable groups were not unfairly affected by the political transition.
The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has been quick to defend the move against claims of a “witch-hunt.” He stated clearly that the decision was strictly about accountability and good governance. According to him, the goal was to ensure that every single person in the public service earned their spot through the right channels, not through political favors during a transition.
This review comes after an initial, more drastic move where 2,080 appointments were “frozen” or revoked pending this investigation. For the 1,201 people who can now go back to work with a clear conscience, it’s a huge relief. For the 541 who are now jobless, the situation remains very tense as the political debate over “fairness” in the civil service continues to boil.
