President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to reform public sector salaries and emoluments, with a focus on creating a fairer and more transparent pay system.
Speaking at the May Day celebration 2026 Ghana in Koforidua, the President said work has already begun on establishing an independent emoluments commission.
“This new commission will create a new and fairer system for remunerating all public workers from the president right down to the lowest paid Ghanaian worker,” he said.
Plan to Address Pay Inequalities
President Mahama indicated that the reform will tackle long-standing disparities, including those linked to Article 71 office holders.
“We intend to use the constitutional review process to remove the distortion created by article 71 conditions of service and emolument.”
Toward a Transparent Salary Structure
According to the President, the proposed commission will align salaries with current economic realities and reduce labour tensions.
“The independent commission will provide a fairer, more transparent salary structure that ensures that public sector salaries align with market realities, reducing strikes and worker uncertainty.”
He added that the reform is aimed at improving living conditions for workers.
“This is a reset of the compensation structure to ensure fairness, transparency, and a living wage that reflects the true cost of living.”
Labour Raises Concerns Over Low Wages
The announcement comes after concerns raised by the Trades Union Congress Ghana (TUC), which argued that the current minimum wage is too low.
Organised labour called for a proactive income policy that ensures workers earn a living wage.
Impact on Public Sector Workers
The proposed reforms are expected to be closely watched by teachers, nurses, civil servants and other public sector workers who have long called for more equitable pay and better conditions of service.
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