The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has presented the report of the committee tasked with reviewing appointments made following the 2024 elections.
The committee was mandated to investigate all affected recruitments, appointments, and promotions, assess their compliance with established public sector procedures, and make recommendations.
Members of the committee included Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Deputy Chief of Staff and Chairperson of the Committee; Dr. Prince Edward Darah, Commissioner, Public Service Commission; Ms. Roda Gavor, Director of HR, Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment; Mr. Bernard Adjei, Representative of Organized Labour; and Mr. C.W. Ayiku, Secretary and Director of Finance and Administration, Office of The President.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, explained that the committee developed a checklist of indicators to determine whether the cases under review complied with prescribed processes for recruitment, appointments, and promotions.
The committee set a pass mark for procedural compliance at 80%, requested relevant documentation, and conducted interviews with appropriate officers in the organisations concerned.
According to the Minister, a total of 2,080 individuals were affected by the initial directive revoking appointments. Out of this number, 1,201 appointments were upheld after being found to comply with due process, while 541 were revoked for failing to meet procedural requirements.
Additionally, 338 appointments involving persons with disabilities were upheld following the review.
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