The Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, has demanded that Ghana’s current 60-year-old retirement age be reviewed.
In his vetting speech before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on January 30, Dr. Pelpuo stressed that any changes ought to be predicated on the nation’s overall readiness and economic potential.
He emphasized the significance of inclusive discourse in determining the future of Ghana’s workforce and emphasized the necessity of widespread national agreement prior to implementing such a big policy change.
“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.”
