Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has noted that the Labour Union’s acceptance of the 10% salary increase is a strong endorsement of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.
He averred that the agreement reflects the workers’ trust in the John Mahama-led administration’s economic policies and commitment to improving livelihoods.
The leader was responding to comments made by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who described the increment as unacceptable.
“In 2017, public sector workers enjoyed a 12.5% increase in pay. In 2018, they enjoyed 11%; in 2020, there was a 15% increase; and in 2021, there was a 4% plus an interim premium of 15%. In 2022, there was a 15% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) on the base salary.
“In 2023, there was a 30% increase, and in 2024, there was a 23% increase between January and June and 25% from July to December. Now, we are facing just a 10% increment. The leader of government business must take note and inform the President that these are the numbers he came to meet.
“The ordinary Ghanaian worker has a higher expectation in this 24-hour economy. They have a legitimate expectation that President Mahama will do better. The 10% is unacceptable.”
Reacting to this, Mahama Ayariga stated that “the workers of this country, led by their leaders, gladly accepted the 10% increase. Accepting a 10% increment as against 25% is a vote of confidence in the leader because they have confidence that President John Mahama, when he collects the tax, will not be flying and bathing in the air.’’.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
