NPP Nat.Org. challenges annulment of public sector appointments at SC
He claims that the order violates Article 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution, which safeguards public servants from dismissal without due cause.
Henry Nana Boakye, the National Organiser of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), has taken legal action to contest the cancellation of appointments for public service employees hired both before and after December 7, 2025.
In his lawsuit, Nana Boakye argues that the directive issued by the Chief of Staff on February 10, 2025, is unconstitutional and exceeds the office’s legal authority.
He claims that the order violates Article 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution, which safeguards public servants from dismissal without due cause.
Boakye insists that neither the President nor the Chief of Staff has the legal right to nullify properly sanctioned appointments unilaterally.
As part of his legal challenge, he is requesting the Supreme Court to declare the directive invalid, prevent its enforcement by government agencies, and affirm the constitutional protections guaranteeing job security for public sector workers.
The Attorney General, named as the defendant in the case, has a 14-day window from the date of service to submit a response to the lawsuit.
Below are some of the reliefs as stated on his writ;
A declaration that any annulment by the Heads of Government Institutions pursuant to the aforesaid directive dated 10th February 2025 from the Office of the President is unconstitutional as same is in contravention of Article 191(b) of the Constitution, 1992.
A declaration that on a true and proper interpretation of Article 58(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, the President of the Republic of Ghana is under an obligation to execute and maintain Article 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Services Commission Act, 1994 (Act 4).
A declaration that the President of the Republic of Ghana has breached Articles 58(2) and 191(b) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana in view of the aforementioned directive.
An Order in the nature of prohibitory injunction directed at the Heads of Government Institutions to refrain from annulling the appointments and recruitment made in the Public Services of Ghana after 7th December 2024.
Any other relief(s) or orders this honourable Court may deem just, convenient, and proper to grant.
Such further or other orders as the honourable Supreme Court will deem fit.
Cost for Court expenses and Counsel’s fees.
