The Minority has opposed the 10% wage increase for public sector workers, calling it inadequate and unacceptable.
The increase in the base pay was announced after negotiations between the Labour Union and President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, February 20, 2024.
However, the Minority argues that the increment will not provide any substantial relief for public sector employees considering the high cost of living.
Speaking on the floor of the House on Friday, February 21, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin highlighted past upward adjustments by the erstwhile NPP government to emphasize the inadequacy of the latest adjustment. "In 2017, public sector workers enjoyed a 12.5% increase in pay.
