President John Dramani Mahama has, with immediate effect, suspended the granting of post-retirement contract appointments to former public sector employees and will no longer entertain such requests.

A brief statement dated April 2, 2025, and signed by the Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, made the announcement.

The statement read: "The granting of post-retirement contract appointments to retired public service staff has been suspended with immediate effect. As a result, all requests for such appointments will not be considered. Kindly take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance."

President John Dramani Mahama has suspended post-retirement contract appointments for retired public service staff, effective immediately, and will no longer consider such requests. pic.twitter.com/x6zXVE94cu

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