The CDM has criticized the silence of Civil Society Groups and labour unions following mass worker dismissals by President Mahama, labeling his actions as unconstitutional and a dangerous precedent for democracy in Ghana. They urged these organizations to advocate for the reinstatement of unfairly dismissed workers and emphasized the need to challenge the government’s abuse of power in order to safeguard workers’ rights.
The Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has raised concerns regarding the silence of Civil Society Groups and labour unions in response to the mass dismissal of workers by the government of Ghana. In a statement, the organization condemned these dismissals and accused President John Dramani Mahama of a “reckless execution of executive powers” during this process.
The CDM has urged the government to reinstate the unfairly dismissed workers and expressed astonishment at the lack of action from Civil Society Groups and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) among others, which represent affected members. “The recent wave of mass terminations of public and civil servants…is a dangerous precedent that undermines Ghana’s democracy, constitutional order, and labour rights,” the CDM stated.
The organization further described the mass dismissals as not only legally questionable but also socially and economically detrimental. Asserting the urgency of the situation, the CDM called for a collective response from labour unions, civil society organizations, and stakeholders, urging them to oppose the unconstitutional mass termination.
The CDM specifically highlighted the responsibility of various labour organizations, including TUC and the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), to advocate for their members facing unjust dismissals. They noted, “These organizations have a duty to protect their members from political victimization…to challenge this blatant abuse of power.”
Additionally, the CDM accused President Mahama of violating the 1992 Constitution by revoking public sector appointments without due process. “President Mahama’s directive to revoke all public sector appointments made after December 7, 2024…is a clear violation of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution,” they stated. The Constitution offers protections against arbitrary dismissals based on political circumstances, reinforcing the necessity of adherence to legal frameworks in such matters.
In summary, the Centre for Democratic Movement (CDM) has called upon Civil Society Groups and labour unions to address the alarming dismissals of workers instigated by President Mahama. Emphasizing the unconstitutionality of these actions, the CDM underscores the need for advocacy and protection of workers’ rights to ensure job security and uphold democratic values within Ghana’s governance framework.
Original Source: www.ghanaweb.com
