Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has called on President John Dramani Mahama to reconsider what he describes as unjust dismissals of Ghanaians employed under the previous administration. He emphasized the need to safeguard the rights of all citizens, regardless of political affiliations.

In a Facebook post on Wednesday, February 19, Dr. Bawumia expressed deep concern over recent developments that, in his view, threaten Ghana’s democracy and undermine the principles of fairness and justice enshrined in the 1992 Constitution.

While acknowledging that he had initially intended to allow the new government time to settle and implement its policies, he stated that the growing trend of politically motivated dismissals had compelled him to break his silence.

“Since assuming office, however, the government of President Mahama has pursued a series of actions targeting Ghanaians who were legitimately employed during the previous administration. It is ironic that a party which campaigned on the wings of jobs for all Ghanaians is arbitrarily dismissing the same Ghanaians, rendering them jobless, just because a different government employed them to put their talents to bear on the nation’s development and earn income to cater for themselves and their families.”

Dr. Bawumia also criticized the government’s decision to dismiss public service directors who are non-political appointees, arguing that their only “offense” appeared to be their perceived association with certain politicians. He further expressed concern over reports of planned terminations involving security personnel, nurses, and teachers employed under the previous government. He warned that such actions would hinder national progress.

Beyond the dismissals, he also raised alarm over what he described as a worsening climate of insecurity in the country. He pointed to attacks on journalists, military raids on the homes of former government officials, and mob violence against individuals and state institutions, warning that such incidents resembled a military takeover rather than a peaceful democratic transition.

“These are certainly worrying times for our democracy, and the earlier action is taken to protect institutions and democratic practice, the better it would be for Ghana’s forward march.”

Dr. Bawumia urged President Mahama to rise above partisanship and lead with fairness, ensuring that all citizens are treated equally under the law.“There is no reset by repeating or escalating what may have happened in the past. Therefore, I call on His Excellency President Mahama to be a president for all Ghanaians by putting a stop to these developments, reversing the unfair dismissals, and protecting all our citizens.”.Source:dailymailgh.com