Prez. Nana Addo, Bawumia Et al. Cut Their Salaries to Save Ghana’s Economy
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and H.E Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his Vice, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia have decided to cut their salaries to Save the country’s economy.
Speaking to the country on 30th October, 2022, President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo stated that they have decided to cut the salaries of President, Vice President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, MMDCEs, and SOE appointees in 2023 among other measures they have put in place to help save the country ‘s economy.
READ THE FULL STATEMENT MADE BY THE PRESIDENT HERE 👉 FULL TEXT: President Nana Addo’s Speech on Economic Difficulties
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“We have decided to review the reforms in the energy sector, capping of statutory funds, implementation of the exemptions Act and a new property rate regime.
We have decided also to continue with the policy of thirty percent (30%) cut in the salaries of political office holders including the President, Vice President, Ministers, Deputy Ministers, MMDCEs, and SOE appointees in 2023, just as we will continue with the thirty percent (30%) cut in discretionary expenditures of Ministries, Departments and Agencies”
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
