A former Member of Parliament and Majority Leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has warned that President John Dramani Mahama could face impeachment proceedings for violating the Constitution by dismissing public service workers appointed by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
According to Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, the dismissed workers were lawfully appointed by former President Akufo-Addo in accordance with the Constitution. He argued that President Mahama’s actions would be deemed unconstitutional, as Article 191 of the Constitution states that a member of the public service shall not be dismissed, removed from office, or demoted without just cause.
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu emphasized that President Mahama has not provided a justified reason for the dismissals, making him liable for impeachment. He noted that Parliament has the authority to initiate impeachment proceedings against the President, citing Article 67 of the Constitution, which outlines the impeachment process.
The former Majority Leader expressed his concerns in an interview on Oyerapa TV on February 12, 2025. His comments come amid growing tensions over the dismissal of public service workers appointed by former President Akufo-Addo.
As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen whether President Mahama will face impeachment proceedings. However, one thing is clear: the Constitution must be upheld, and public service workers must be protected from arbitrary dismissal.
