President John Mahama has accused the previous Akufo-Addo/Bawumia administration of “criminally mishandling” Ghana’s economy. Speaking at the National Tripartite Committee (NTC) meeting at the Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Mahama expressed shock at the extent of economic mismanagement, describing Ghana as “a crime scene.”
The meeting announced a 10% increase in base pay for public sector workers, effective March 1, 2025. This marks the second pay adjustment in less than a year, following a 23% increase in 2024 aimed at easing the rising cost of living.
Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, stated that negotiations to set the 2025 minimum wage began on February 4, 2025. The NTC, comprising government representatives, employers, and organized labor, is responsible for establishing the minimum wage, which affects both formal and informal sector workers. The agreed minimum wage will also influence future discussions on public sector base pay
