Concerned citizens of Ghana and members of the National Democratic Congress have submitted a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, urging immediate action to address the high salaries and allowances of CEOs, Managing Directors, and Chief Directors of public institutions.
The petition submitted by concerned citizen Zaps-Dzakpasu Reuben Dela, Communication team member of the NDC in the Awutu Senya East constituency and Samuel Boafo Darkeh, NDC member in the Ada Constituency highlights the economic disparities in the country, emphasizing the need to align executive pay with Ghana’s current financial reality.
The petition notes that executives in public institutions are receiving salaries ranging from GHS 40,000 to GHS 72,000 per month, in addition to various allowances such as Entertainment, Perfume, and Vehicle Maintenance.
In an interview with Happy kaseɛbɔ, Dzakpasu Reuben Dela argued that these remunerations are unsustainable, particularly given Ghana’s economic challenges, including rising inflation and high unemployment rates.
He added that a comparative analysis presented in the petition reveals that public sector CEOs in other countries with stronger economies, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Kenya, receive salaries that are more in line with their economic conditions.
He urged the government to implement salary reductions, abolish unnecessary allowances, and introduce performance-based pay systems to ensure fiscal discipline and public accountability.
The petitioners believe that reducing these exorbitant salaries and allowances will free up resources for essential public services, such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure development, ultimately improving the standard of living for all Ghanaians.
The petitioners are hopeful that President John Dramani Mahama will take swift action to address their concerns and promote equitable an salary structure within the public sector.
