The office of Ghana’s President made headlines with an unexpected announcement that caught many off guard. Apexnewsgh reports
On April 2, 2025, a directive was released that put an immediate stop to post-retirement contract appointments for public service staff.
The letter, penned by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, stated clearly that all requests for such appointments would no longer be considered, marking a significant change in the landscape of public sector employment.
As news of the directive spread, public institutions received clear instructions to adhere strictly to this new policy. The implications were immediate and far-reaching; many ongoing and pending contracts were abruptly put on hold, leaving numerous public sector employees wondering how this would impact their future.
While the reasons for this unexpected pause in post-retirement contracts were not disclosed, the directive hinted at a potential shift in the government’s stance on employment practices within the public service.
The full effects of this decision remain to be seen, but for now, the workforce in Ghana’s public sector faces a period of uncertainty as they navigate through this unanticipated change.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
