The Centre for Employment of Persons with Disabilities (CEPD) has expressed its full support for the recent directive by the Chief of Staff to revoke all public service appointments and recruitments made after December 7, 2024.
According to CEPD, this decision aligns with principles of good governance and ensures that employment opportunities are granted based on merit rather than political motivations.
In a press statement issued on February 12, 2025, CEPD highlighted concerns over the previous administration’s last-minute appointments, arguing that they failed to adequately consider vulnerable groups, particularly Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
The organization noted that this exclusion has only deepened the marginalization of PWDs in the job market.
CEPD further called on the current administration to adopt proactive measures to ensure fairness and inclusivity in future public service recruitment.
The organization proposed three key policy recommendations: “1. Establish a Quota System for PWDs in Public Service Employment – To correct the long-standing imbalance, we request that a dedicated percentage of public sector jobs be reserved for qualified Persons with Disabilities, ensuring their rightful place in national development.
“2. Implement Inclusive Recruitment Policies – Moving forward, recruitment processes must be structured to guarantee that PWDs have equal access to employment opportunities, in line with Ghana’s legal commitments under the Persons with Disabilities Act, 2006 (Act 715) and international conventions.
“3. Engage Stakeholders in Policy Formulation – CEPD is ready to collaborate with the government, civil society, and relevant institutions to develop policies that promote sustainable employment for PWDs in both the public and private sectors.”
The statement added, “As an organization committed to advocating for the rights and economic empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, we commend the government for taking steps to rectify past injustices.
“We look forward to working together to ensure that future employment practices are inclusive, fair, and beneficial to all Ghanaians, particularly the most vulnerable.”
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