What Labour, Jobs and Employment Minister-Designate said about review of retirement age in Ghana

Employment and Labour Relations Minister-Designate, Dr Rashid Pelpuo has addressed calls for the retirement age in Ghana to be reviewed.

According to him, it will be dependent on a harmonious decision by the people of Ghana.

He stated that Ghanaians will have to consider whether it is time for the country to review the retirement age or not.

To him, he is on the side of the people who believe there must be a reform

“There’s a lot of talk about reviewing the retirement age now. Some say up to 65 or 70. I think it should come as a result of a harmonious decision.

“We will need as Ghanaians to consider whether it is time for us to do so or not…I will go along with the many who would pose a view that there is a need for a reform given our economy and our capacity to deal with it.”

In Ghana, the statutory retirement age in the public sector is 60 years. However, civil servants can be appointed for up to five years after reaching the compulsory retirement age.

For the Private sector, there is no compulsory retirement age, but employers must set a minimum retirement age of 60 years.

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