Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, the Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, has called for a review of Ghana’s retirement age, currently set at 60 years.
Speaking during his vetting before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on January 30, Dr. Pelpuo emphasized that any adjustments should be based on the country’s economic capacity and overall preparedness.
He further stressed the need for broad national consensus before making such a significant policy change, highlighting the importance of inclusive dialogue in shaping the future of Ghana’s workforce.
“There’s a lot of talk about increasing the retirement age now, some say up to 65 years, some say up to 70 years, but they are still strong why should they retire? I think it should come as a result of a harmonious decision. We will need to reconsider or consider whether it’s time for us to do it or not.
“I will go along the many who will pose a view that there’s a need for a review, given our economy and our capacity to deal with it.”
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