The government has no intention of lifting the freeze on public sector employment anytime soon, with the IMF bailout still in full swing and government far short of meeting its set targets.
A letter jointly signed by the Finance Minister, Seth Terkper, and the Bank of Ghana Governor and addressed to the body notes that the freeze would be kept intact throughout next year, as well as a cutback on existing employees within the sector.
Seth Terkper
President Mahama Denies Reports Government Is Planning On Taxing Pensions And Allowances
President John Dramani Mahama has pushed back forcefully against reports that government is planning on introducing new taxes, particularly on pension contributions and allowances.
The President, in a short statement on twitter Tuesday, denied that the implementation of any new taxes is under consideration.