The Centre for Democratic Movement criticized the silence of Civil Society Groups and labor unions amid mass dismissals by President Mahama. They condemned this action as unconstitutional and urged stakeholders to advocate for the reinstatement of dismissed workers, highlighting the need to protect democratic values and labor rights in Ghana.
The silence exhibited by Civil Society Organizations and labor unions regarding the mass dismissal of Ghanaian workers has been scrutinized by the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM). The CDM released a statement condemning these dismissals and accused President John Dramani Mahama of executing his powers recklessly by conducting them in an improper manner.
The CDM called for the government to reinstate the unfairly dismissed employees and expressed astonishment at the lack of response from Civil Society Groups and labor unions like the Trades Union Congress (TUC), which represent affected members. The organization declared, “The recent wave of mass terminations of public and civil servants by President John Dramani Mahama is a dangerous precedent that undermines Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order, and labour rights.”
Furthermore, the CDM highlighted the implications of such actions, arguing that they not only contravene legal norms but also bring about severe social and economic consequences. “This reckless exercise of executive power is not only legally questionable but also socially and economically disastrous,” it stated.
The CDM urged labor unions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to speak out against what they termed an unconstitutional mass termination of workers. They emphasized that unions such as the TUC, CLOGSAG, GNAT, and GRNMA must actively defend their members from unjust dismissals and political victimization.
Moreover, the CDM accused President Mahama of violating the 1992 Constitution, claiming his directive to revoke public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024, illustrates a breach of constitutional protections for public workers. “President Mahama’s directive is a clear violation of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution,” the organization stated. They assert that the Constitution assures safeguards against arbitrary dismissals during political transitions, reiterating the need for collective resistance against these dismissals.
In conclusion, the Centre for Democratic Movement has vocally condemned the mass dismissals under President Mahama’s administration as a dangerous precedent that undermines democratic values and labor rights in Ghana. They have called for immediate action from labor unions and civil society to advocate for the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers and to protect against political victimization, emphasizing the necessity of upholding constitutional protections for public servants.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
