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Bawumia raises concerns over dismissals, security issues under Mahama administration

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Accra, Ghana – {20/02/25} – Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed deep concern over what he describes as “worrying developments” in Ghana’s governance since the assumption of office by President John Mahama.

In a strongly worded statement, Dr. Bawumia called on the president to uphold democratic principles and address issues such as job dismissals and growing insecurity.

Dr. Bawumia noted that upon leaving office, he made a personal commitment to allow the new administration the space to settle into governance. However, he now feels compelled to speak out due to what he sees as serious threats to democracy.

Among his key concerns is the alleged dismissal of public sector workers employed under the previous administration.

According to him, many Ghanaians have lost their jobs simply because they were hired during his tenure as vice president, a situation he described as ironic given the ruling party’s campaign promises to create jobs.

The least a party that campaigned on jobs could do under conditions of unemployment is to also innovate and create jobs rather than dismiss people, he stated.

Dr. Bawumia further alleged that these dismissals extend beyond political appointees to include public servants such as directors, security personnel, nurses, and teachers, with some terminations reportedly linked to their association with politicians.

He called on the government to reverse these decisions, stating that competence and merit should determine employment, not political affiliations.

In addition to the job dismissals, Dr. Bawumia highlighted growing insecurity in the country, citing attacks on journalists, raids on the homes of former government officials by security forces, and mob violence against individuals and state institutions.

He warned that such actions create an atmosphere reminiscent of 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, he said.

The former vice president urged President Mahama to be a leader for all Ghanaians and take immediate steps to stop the alleged injustices, safeguard democratic institutions, and uphold the 1992 Constitution.

We must advance our democracy. We must protect our state institutions. We must uphold our Constitution. Ghana can do better. Ghana must do better! he concluded.

The government has yet to officially respond to Dr. Bawumia’s statement.

Story By: Robicon Mornahson

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