President John Dramani Mahama has announced an immediate suspension on the granting of post-retirement contract appointments to former public sector employees, stating that such requests will no longer be entertained.
A brief statement, dated April 2, 2025, and signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, the Secretary to the President, conveyed this directive.
The statement reads: “The granting of post-retirement contract appointments to retired public service staff has been suspended with immediate effect. Consequently, all requests for such appointments will not be considered. Kindly take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance.”
This decision marks a significant policy shift regarding post-retirement employment for former public sector workers in Ghana.
