Andy Appiah-Kubi, Former MP for Asante Akim North
A former Member of Parliament for Asante Akim North, Andy Appiah-Kubi, has stated there is no reason to debate about the new policy that stops contract extensions for public sector retirees.
He argued that the law clearly states that when a person reaches the age of 60, they should go on retirement.
“There is no need for us to debate this issue. The law is very clear that you must retire when you are 60. Our major problem is the politicisation of everything in Ghana,” he said on TV3 on April 12, 2025.
He clarified that the directive by the president is backed by law and hence the need to allow the law to take its course.
“Let us follow the law… if there is a need for you to continue even after 60, let us see the justification and follow the due process,” he added.
Background
The Office of the President, on April 2, 2025, issued a directive suspending the grant of contract appointments to retired public service staff.
In a letter dated April 2, 2025, and signed by Dr Callistus Mahama, Executive Secretary to the President, the presidency announced that all post-retirement contract appointments are to be put on hold.
“The grant of post-retirement contract appointments to retired public service staff has been suspended with immediate effect,” the statement said in part.
As a result of the new directive, the Office of the President emphasised that “all requests for such appointments will no longer be considered.”
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