Accra, March 17,– President John Dramani Mahama has revealed plans to establish a National Emoluments Policy aimed at addressing wage disparities and modernising pay in the public sector.
Speaking at a Presidential Dialogue with Organised Labour at Jubilee House on Tuesday, the President explained that the policy would harmonise allowances, strengthen performance-based rewards, and align remuneration with Ghana’s long-term fiscal and development objectives.
“Our goal is a system where compensation reflects productivity, fairness, and national priorities,” he said.
President Mahama further disclosed that the policy would provide the framework for an Independent Emoluments Commission, envisioned as a constitutional body tasked with determining the pay of all public officeholders, from the President down to the lowest-ranked public worker.
The initiative is part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to review the Single Spine Salary Structure and improve working conditions across public institutions.
He noted that the initial legislative framework would cover public agencies, institutions, and state-owned enterprises, with adjustments based on each entity’s financial capacity and operational realities. Inclusion of Article 71 officeholders would follow the necessary constitutional and legislative processes.
The President reassured labour leaders that the Government was committed to transparency, pledging to keep the public informed on the true state of the economy as the reforms are implemented.
GHBUSS
17 March 2026
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