Gov't begins public sector recruitments
Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed that government has begun processes to recruit new staff into the public service. The announcement was made during a dialogue session with President John Dramani Mahama and Organised Labour on March 17. According to Dr. Forson, the recruitment drive forms part of commitments made under an agreement with labour unions to strengthen staffing across key public institutions. He stated, "In this regard, government has commenced processes for the recruitment of staff into the public service."
Dr. Forson revealed that government had to borrow GH₵17 billion in 2025 to meet salary obligations. He noted that Ghana's compensation-to-tax revenue ratio currently stands at 44 percent, above the 35 percent benchmark set by the Economic Community of West African States. Data from the 2025 fiscal year shows that the country's compensation bill reached GH₵78.9 billion, exceeding the remaining non-oil tax revenue-after statutory deductions and debt servicing-by GH₵17 billion.
Despite these pressures, Dr. Forson assured stakeholders that the recruitment exercise would be carefully managed to avoid worsening the fiscal situation. He emphasized that "Within budget constraints," the government will proceed with the hiring process as part of its broader engagement with Organised Labour.
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Finance Minister Ato Forson says the government is planning new public sector hires - even with wage pressures. The recruitment drive is part of a deal with unions, but fiscal challenges could complicate things.
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