Economist Prof Godfred Bokpin has raised concerns about the recent 10% wage increase announced by the government, suggesting that while the government may have managed to implement this increment, the Ghanaian public is keenly observing the developments.
The government approved the 10% wage hike for employees in the public sector on Thursday, February 20 following successful negotiations between the Labour Union and the President, John Dramani Mahama, who personally engaged with the union to secure their support for the adjustment.
The rise marks the second adjustment in less than a year, with the last one occurring in 2024 when the erstwhile Akufo-Addo government approved a 23% increase aimed at addressing rising cost of living.
Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo in his announcement said the increment takes effect on March 1, 2025.
