General News of Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Government finalises audit of 2,080 post-election appointments made in 2024

Felix Kwakye Ofosu is a Minister of State in charge of Government Communications Felix Kwakye Ofosu is a Minister of State in charge of Government Communications

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has disclosed that the Committee established by the Chief of Staff has completed its review of 2,080 Public Service recruitments, appointments, and promotions made after the 2024 elections.

The Committee was tasked to determine whether the appointments complied with due process after their initial revocation.

Briefing the public at the Government Accountability Series on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu confirmed that 1,201 appointments have been upheld after satisfying the required administrative and legal procedures.

Revocation of post-elections appointments, recruitments is consistent with good governance - Mahama Ayariga

Meanwhile, 338 appointments of persons with disabilities were also maintained.

However, 541 appointments were revoked, having failed to comply with established recruitment guidelines.

“The outcome underscores the government’s resolve to promote accountability, transparency, and strict adherence to due process in the administration of the Public Service,” Kwakye Ofosu said.

The review reflects the administration’s commitment to ensuring that public service appointments are transparent, merit-based, and legally compliant, reinforcing confidence in governance and administrative integrity.

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