I thank God these are just recommendations. This is not properly thought through. You can't just impose your ideas on us.
I thank God these are just recommendations. This is not properly thought through. You can't just impose your ideas on us.
KK 3 months ago
Prof. nobody says 85-year-old retirees can be replaced by younger job seekers. The idea is that, the 85-year-old retires, the 60-70-year-old climbs into his place, and it trickles down all the way to the new graduate.
We ar ... read full comment
Prof. nobody says 85-year-old retirees can be replaced by younger job seekers. The idea is that, the 85-year-old retires, the 60-70-year-old climbs into his place, and it trickles down all the way to the new graduate.
We are already battling with youth unemployment, and all you can think of is to keep quasi-senile old folks working, while younger brains are left doing nothing?
C'mon, Prof!
Kanawu, USA 3 months ago
Nonsense! Why would you need someone to retire before you take their place? You can never develope thinking this way! Third world mentality! That's why you are been chased out all over civilised world! Stupid thinking!
Nonsense! Why would you need someone to retire before you take their place? You can never develope thinking this way! Third world mentality! That's why you are been chased out all over civilised world! Stupid thinking!
WE CAN LEARN FROM OTHER COUNTRIES. 3 months ago
Retirement ages are increasing everywhere else in the world for one simple reason. People are living longer and are remaining healthier for longer. Why cut short a person's productivity and in many cases deprive society of th ... read full comment
Retirement ages are increasing everywhere else in the world for one simple reason. People are living longer and are remaining healthier for longer. Why cut short a person's productivity and in many cases deprive society of their vast experience and knowledge?
Greedy. Let the person retire and seek another job post retirement 3 months ago
Ghanaian oldmen are selfish
There should not be retirement age so that octagenerians will continue looting us into their graves. Who ever suggested this must be me tally deranged.
Ghanaian oldmen are selfish
There should not be retirement age so that octagenerians will continue looting us into their graves. Who ever suggested this must be me tally deranged.
Johnny 3 months ago
If this country shd be left to the youth it will become like Haiti or Afghanistan. Check the character of Ablakwa Okudjeto, Sammy Gyamfi,Sam George and Chairman Wontumi They are so dishonest scrambling for everything at a yo ... read full comment
If this country shd be left to the youth it will become like Haiti or Afghanistan. Check the character of Ablakwa Okudjeto, Sammy Gyamfi,Sam George and Chairman Wontumi They are so dishonest scrambling for everything at a young age.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 3 months ago
Johny, your statement did not come from me but I am with you. Those Babies with Sharp Teeth as Rawlings referred to them are opportunistic and certified thieves. They are stealing and eating with both hands. How did they acqu ... read full comment
Johny, your statement did not come from me but I am with you. Those Babies with Sharp Teeth as Rawlings referred to them are opportunistic and certified thieves. They are stealing and eating with both hands. How did they acquire the mountains they live in. Yes, and the ones s that they have in USA, Canada, and Western Europe.Asiedu Nketsia, you are not a Canadian and have never worked there. How did you get the glamorous mansion in Toronto where your wife and children live? Challenge me and I can put up a picture of that house and its address. OKROMFO PANYIN
THERE IS SOME TRUTH IN WHAT YOU ARE SAYING EVEN THOUGH IT IS A BITS HARSH 3 months ago
Unfortunately you are partly right. Many younger folk who are frantic to push out older ,more experienced people are only salivating at the chance to also "enjoy" and rob the country blind. What they forget is that they will ... read full comment
Unfortunately you are partly right. Many younger folk who are frantic to push out older ,more experienced people are only salivating at the chance to also "enjoy" and rob the country blind. What they forget is that they will quickly get to 60 years themselves.
Ray 3 months ago
Are the older ones no robbing now? Even some young ones are also robbing like Adu Boahene, Wontumi. Buffer Stock boss, small girl Opare Addo, to mention a few.
Are the older ones no robbing now? Even some young ones are also robbing like Adu Boahene, Wontumi. Buffer Stock boss, small girl Opare Addo, to mention a few.
Aduomi 3 months ago
You don't need to be challenged. You are a stupid liar and a coward.. If you have all the information you claim to have, put them out for every one to see... You are so stupid, you can't even appreciate the fact that Asiedu ... read full comment
You don't need to be challenged. You are a stupid liar and a coward.. If you have all the information you claim to have, put them out for every one to see... You are so stupid, you can't even appreciate the fact that Asiedu Nketia's wife is a Canadian citizen, who has lived and worked in Canada for many many years... Your stupidity will send you to your early grave...
Ruben 3 months ago
You are just a simpleton full of diabolic partisan envy. Why did you mention only those guys who are with the NDC? Your problem is your false entitlement to Ghana and it's resources. Even in your village, your grandparents ow ... read full comment
You are just a simpleton full of diabolic partisan envy. Why did you mention only those guys who are with the NDC? Your problem is your false entitlement to Ghana and it's resources. Even in your village, your grandparents own only a parcel of land not the whole village you come from. Here you are thinking that you own Ghana and born to rule and plunder her resources and anyone else in charge apart from you is unqualified and is enjoying what belongs to you. . Poor you, the Ghanaian populace has rejected you sit somewhere.
Ray 3 months ago
Yeah, imagine them working till they are 80 and 90 years. Pls think oooo
Yeah, imagine them working till they are 80 and 90 years. Pls think oooo
.mr amin 3 months ago
60 is too early it should be 70 +
60 is too early it should be 70 +
Frank Agyena-Karikari 3 months ago
Hmmmmmmm. This is a big problem. Many people don’t want to retire because they might not have been reasonably established to survive in the current economic conditions in Ghana. So, they keep on to be working until the bone ... read full comment
Hmmmmmmm. This is a big problem. Many people don’t want to retire because they might not have been reasonably established to survive in the current economic conditions in Ghana. So, they keep on to be working until the bones are rotten. If the economic and social conditions are good, who will want to work after Sixty years. Why can’t people retire and enjoy their lives. I have a friend at Koforidua who was a High School teacher. He was forced to retire at the Retirement Age. Unfortunately for him, his wife had died earlier and he had no place of his own to live. Unfortunately for him, none of his two sons who were University Graduates was that much employed to make it in life. A kind neighbor saw his predicament and rented him a single room which he shared with his two sons. His retirement salary cannot cater for him and his two sons. He is a product of UCC so he tried to find a private school to teach. while his two sons struggle daily to find anything legal to do to help their father take care of issues. My friend is from Effiduase Koforidua and the school he had employment with is at ADWESO Estates. The transportation cost from Effiduase to ADWESO is no joke. So, he walks from Effiduase to Koforidua every day and try to get a TRO TRO to ADWESO and walk back. I learned he was suffering but Uncle Sam’s country is not easy. I managed to organize some of our Old Students in diaspora to get a kind of store for him make ends meet. He was in a horrible situation. There was not much he could do because Ghana’s economy does not prepare people for retirement.
Some of my own students have retired and are finding themselves in tough and horrible situations. Even when one is retired, only God knows when his Social Security money will get to him monthly and how much that money will be.
In Uncle Sam’s country, one’s Social Security is very regular and enough to take care of an individual. Yes. and we have the 401 K that is the investment companies make for their workers. I am completely retired and my retirement and 401K can take care of me and and even my family until we all die. Is that situation in Ghana? I cry for my Beloved country and people
In Uncle Sam’s country, nobody is forced into retirement so long as the person can work. I know a Ghanaian in Canada who is about 79 years old and has taught English Language since the early sixties. She has retired and taken her Social Security money but she still goes to work daily and gets paid. When I asked her to be staying at home. Her response was AND DO WHAT? DO YOU WANT ME TO BE BORED AND DIE SOON OF LONELINESS? I AM WORKING UNTIL THE BODY SAYS NO.
It is sad to retire in Ghana at 60 years because one can very well understand poverty and loneliness and even abandonment.
Let the country do something about the Retirement Age in Ghana.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago
Open a small shop buy and sell, open a bar or engage in farming butnyou cant just stay home as a retired person it's boring
Open a small shop buy and sell, open a bar or engage in farming butnyou cant just stay home as a retired person it's boring
Karikakchar 3 months ago
Well, getting it out of the constitution may be in order and private companies should be allowed to keep their staff after 60 if they find them still useful.
Well, getting it out of the constitution may be in order and private companies should be allowed to keep their staff after 60 if they find them still useful.
Dr Mumbi Seraki 3 months ago
Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 15 paracetamol at once........or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide. ...
Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 15 paracetamol at once........or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide. ...
Ray 3 months ago
True. Same with police and other institutions in collusion with politicians. Pure example is GRA's Amishaddai won is also a Dr. but can't remember how old he was when his mandatory retirement caught up with him. Thieves and i ... read full comment
True. Same with police and other institutions in collusion with politicians. Pure example is GRA's Amishaddai won is also a Dr. but can't remember how old he was when his mandatory retirement caught up with him. Thieves and idiots who want to rule forever. Retire and go on to do research, invent and write books using the PhD.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago
Learn from other nations particularly g7.nations I've seen.profrssors aged 70plus still teaching in Canadian and American universities the retirment ages should be left for the.universities to decide..the retirement age is on ... read full comment
Learn from other nations particularly g7.nations I've seen.profrssors aged 70plus still teaching in Canadian and American universities the retirment ages should be left for the.universities to decide..the retirement age is only.specific to puvlic sector.workers like those working for the government and in public.office
Ofui 3 months ago
You can't compare a declining youth population country like canada to ghana , which has a growing unemployment youthful population...you are just a cockroach.
You can't compare a declining youth population country like canada to ghana , which has a growing unemployment youthful population...you are just a cockroach.
Ofui 3 months ago
What experience are you referring to? Ghanaian youth with fresh minds are struggling to get a job, and you think of keeping the old forks in the job market. If they have the so called experience, why are they creating their o ... read full comment
What experience are you referring to? Ghanaian youth with fresh minds are struggling to get a job, and you think of keeping the old forks in the job market. If they have the so called experience, why are they creating their own jobs? Ofui
Ray 3 months ago
Vast experience n knowledge my ass. How would the young folks gain experience and move up? They only are good for theory on TV or the classroom They don't have plans laid down after retirement that is why he is proposing this ... read full comment
Vast experience n knowledge my ass. How would the young folks gain experience and move up? They only are good for theory on TV or the classroom They don't have plans laid down after retirement that is why he is proposing this nonsense and other ones.
Mike 3 months ago
Exactly
Exactly
OBSERVERS WITHOUT BOADERS 3 months ago
GOOD COMMENT
GOOD COMMENT
Kwaku Tee 3 months ago
Our Govts shd rather target the economy first and improve it b4 removing the 60 year retirement age.Countries like Russia and Greece, are facing decreasing population growth rates, with an aging workforce that is why they hav ... read full comment
Our Govts shd rather target the economy first and improve it b4 removing the 60 year retirement age.Countries like Russia and Greece, are facing decreasing population growth rates, with an aging workforce that is why they have increased retirement age.
KB 3 months ago
The old folks failed to create opportunities,they sit there and take allowances until they are old .In the advance counties they create opportunities and jobs for the young ones .so don't sit there and insult people come down ... read full comment
The old folks failed to create opportunities,they sit there and take allowances until they are old .In the advance counties they create opportunities and jobs for the young ones .so don't sit there and insult people come down and create jobs
Ray 3 months ago
You are a genius. Pls tell them.
You are a genius. Pls tell them.
@ Kwame USA, Thank you. 3 months ago
Even if they reduce the retirement age to 45, without proper strategies to create more jobs, there will still be high unemployment rate. From the comments, I realised that many people sees retirement at 60 as an antidote for ... read full comment
Even if they reduce the retirement age to 45, without proper strategies to create more jobs, there will still be high unemployment rate. From the comments, I realised that many people sees retirement at 60 as an antidote for unemployment; and if that is true why unemployment is skyrocketing in Ghana. In fact, the average mindset of black people, especially Ghanaians is very inferior!!!
GHANA'S ELDERS HAVE THE BRAINS OF KIDS. 3 months ago
AFTER 60 YEARS, YOUR STRENGTH, ENERGY, SIGHT, AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS DETERIORATE FAST, AND MARKEDLY FAILS ABYSMALLY TO KEEP UP WITH MODERN TRENDS IN MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS.
IN GHANA WHERE 90% OF THE ... read full comment
AFTER 60 YEARS, YOUR STRENGTH, ENERGY, SIGHT, AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS DETERIORATE FAST, AND MARKEDLY FAILS ABYSMALLY TO KEEP UP WITH MODERN TRENDS IN MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS.
IN GHANA WHERE 90% OF THE OVER 60-YEAR OLDS HAVE NO CLUE HOW TO USE COMPUTERS TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY, SO WHY MUST GHANAIAN TAXPAYERS KEEP SUCH ADULT THIEVES AND FREELOADERS IN OFFICE UNTIL THEY ATTAIN AGE 70?
THEY ARE ALREADY USELESS AT AGE 60+ SO THEY ONLY GO TO WORK TO SLEEP ON THE JOB AND LAZY ABOUT. WHY REMOVE THE 60 YEARS RETIREMENT AGE FROM GHANA'S CONSTIYUTION? KEEP THE DAMN THING FIRMLY EMBEDDED IN THERE.
ALSO, THIS AGE GROUP IN GHANA'S PUBLIC SERVICE ARR THOSR DAMAGING AND BANKRUPTING GHANA'S ECONOMY BECAUSE THEY ALL HAVE THE MINDSET THAT IMF LOANS AND OTHER BORROWING ARE WHAT CAN BUILD GHANA, IN THE MIDST OF COUNTLESS NATURAL RESOURCES.
CRIMINALS LOANS-SWILLING OFORI-ATTA AND AKUFO-ADDO ARE TYPICAL EXAMPLES HERE. AS FOR KUFUOR, THE LEAST SAID ABOUT HIM, THE BETTER.
THE OVER 60 ARE WOWFULLY REDUNDANT AND MOST OF THEM GO TO WORK ONLY THE DESIGN LOANS PROCUREMENT AND LOOTING SCHEMES, PERIOD.
Philosopher 3 months ago
Good thought, KK.
He is thinking of the smart few. Look at the universities, even at 60, they are unwilling to mentor many young scholars. Please, keep it there. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Again the issue of increasi ... read full comment
Good thought, KK.
He is thinking of the smart few. Look at the universities, even at 60, they are unwilling to mentor many young scholars. Please, keep it there. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Again the issue of increasing presidential term limit is non starter. Can you endure a decade of a bad leadership? These are bad ideas not worth experimenting, please.
If you could not think around to stop the wanton abuse of scarce national resources by duty bearers and give the average Ghanaian guaranteed improvements in standards of living, just stop there, Prof. Tired of long papers.
PAA RASTA 3 months ago
KK , IF YOU GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AND YOU PAID ATTENTION IN CLASS , YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CREAT YOUR OWN JOB . YOU SHOULDN'T WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO RETIRE FOR YOU TO TAKE OVER HIS OR HER JOB.
KK , IF YOU GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AND YOU PAID ATTENTION IN CLASS , YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CREAT YOUR OWN JOB . YOU SHOULDN'T WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO RETIRE FOR YOU TO TAKE OVER HIS OR HER JOB.
Chris 3 months ago
Aren't people tired of working?. I think they are simply not that smart. Not training people to replace them. Even after 80 years, others will ask for more time to finish their dream houses. Low quality lives.
Aren't people tired of working?. I think they are simply not that smart. Not training people to replace them. Even after 80 years, others will ask for more time to finish their dream houses. Low quality lives.
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60 is too early. Do yourself a favour even as you pray; New year follows shortly, prepare towards a better 2026 with a practical skill that puts cash in your hand immediately if your income pauses today. Smartphone repair & a ... read full comment
60 is too early. Do yourself a favour even as you pray; New year follows shortly, prepare towards a better 2026 with a practical skill that puts cash in your hand immediately if your income pauses today. Smartphone repair & accessories is one of the few skills that still pays daily, even in hard times. Phones break every day. People fix them the same day, that's money changing hands fast. Many unemployed people, even those with jobs — are learning this skill quietly to support themselves, or gifting the book to train siblings, relatives, or community youths. Many are buying copies to empower others this season, instead of giving other gifts that finish. GET Chukky Oparandu’s guide - it breaks it down clearly for beginners: repairs, flashing, accessories sales — the skill opens doors into IT careers. No big capital. Just a skill you earn from once you apply it. If you’re planning ahead for 2026, this is one move people are already making. Rush now, Search “Chukky Oparandu” on Amazon or visit selar.co/m/chukky (French edition "Gagnez de l'Argent en Réparant des Téléphones & Tablettes" Available!). Don’t miss his blockbuster career guide:“IT Career: A Roadmap” ,66
Misplaced Anger by Ghanaian Youth on CRC's Recommendation 3 months ago
The lack of jobs for the youth is not caused by older workers staying longer. It stems from structural issues like limited industrial growth, mismatch skills, and weak job creation policies. And these areas are where the yout ... read full comment
The lack of jobs for the youth is not caused by older workers staying longer. It stems from structural issues like limited industrial growth, mismatch skills, and weak job creation policies. And these areas are where the youth must rather focus in demanding accountability from the politicians. Ironically, why are the youth not bothered about the politicians who doesn't have retirement age at all? Or are politicians not public sector workers? The CRC's proposal to remove the retirement age of 60 from the constitution is to create flexibility in retirement, follow global trends, and benefits from retaining experience individuals to ensure continuity and mentorship.
Ray 3 months ago
Exactly. Pls we won't allow this oppression on us. Same with Kuffuor and ex gratia. Self-serving politicians n so-called academics who never write books, invent or do research.
Exactly. Pls we won't allow this oppression on us. Same with Kuffuor and ex gratia. Self-serving politicians n so-called academics who never write books, invent or do research.
10% royalty in Ghana lithium 3 months ago
The youth are not commenting on this nonsense retirement age increase selfish men are about to hold our country as personal property
The youth are not commenting on this nonsense retirement age increase selfish men are about to hold our country as personal property
KK 3 months ago
And they will destroy the country with their archaic ideas. We recently had a quasi-senile oldman ruling us, and we all saw the results.
And they will destroy the country with their archaic ideas. We recently had a quasi-senile oldman ruling us, and we all saw the results.
Kanawu, USA 3 months ago
Akuffo addo was let down by the so called youth! Look at those involved in those gigantic stealing, they are not Oldman!
Akuffo addo was let down by the so called youth! Look at those involved in those gigantic stealing, they are not Oldman!
Pluto 3 months ago
Do you know the Mother Serpent of All Corruption?? Don't talk what you don't know
Do you know the Mother Serpent of All Corruption?? Don't talk what you don't know
the Villager 3 months ago
John Kumah had everything at 45.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has joined the thieving wagon.
John Kumah had everything at 45.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has joined the thieving wagon.
Ray 3 months ago
True and yu want Kojo Nkrumah to continue looting till he is 90 years. He becomes mp and viola Land Cruiser and huge mansion. He did not have even a Toyota Corolla at Joy FM
True and yu want Kojo Nkrumah to continue looting till he is 90 years. He becomes mp and viola Land Cruiser and huge mansion. He did not have even a Toyota Corolla at Joy FM
Nana 3 months ago
@ Kanawu ,USA
Check the ages of Sam George ,Ablakwa Okudjeto, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Sammy Gyamfi etc Even Ibrahim Mahama and Chairman Wontumi have a questionable background at that youthful ages with their wealth.
@ Kanawu ,USA
Check the ages of Sam George ,Ablakwa Okudjeto, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Sammy Gyamfi etc Even Ibrahim Mahama and Chairman Wontumi have a questionable background at that youthful ages with their wealth.
K .K 3 months ago
The CRC committee want to increase unemployment and at the time to create low productivity in workers place.
The CRC committee want to increase unemployment and at the time to create low productivity in workers place.
King P 3 months ago
Some of the proposals by the Constitutional Review Committee have exposed how dumb Professor H Kwasi Prempeh is. He needs to be investigated by GTEC, as to how he acquired his PhD
Some of the proposals by the Constitutional Review Committee have exposed how dumb Professor H Kwasi Prempeh is. He needs to be investigated by GTEC, as to how he acquired his PhD
Asase Ba 3 months ago
He doesn't have PhD. He is a lawyer, so at best he is a JD.
JD (Juris Doctor)
A professional degree in law.
Prepares you to practice law, become a lawyer, judge, or work in legal fields.
Focuses on practical legal ... read full comment
He doesn't have PhD. He is a lawyer, so at best he is a JD.
JD (Juris Doctor)
A professional degree in law.
Prepares you to practice law, become a lawyer, judge, or work in legal fields.
Focuses on practical legal skills and applying the law to real-world situations.
PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)
An academic/research degree in a specific discipline (e.g., physics, history, psychology, philosophy).
Prepares you to conduct original research, contribute new knowledge, or teach at the university level.
Focuses on research, analysis, and theoretical knowledge.
Tintempa 3 months ago
Are they taking views from Ghanaians or sitting in their ac offices conjuncture opinions this is elite capture how many Ghanaians are employed to care about pension age
Are they taking views from Ghanaians or sitting in their ac offices conjuncture opinions this is elite capture how many Ghanaians are employed to care about pension age
selfmade KING 3 months ago
It can’t be passed without PARLIAMENT AND NATIONAL REFERENDUM
Any constitutional REVIEW PROPOSALS are all ENTRENCHED BILLS and cannot be passed by parliament alone
It can only by passed by
PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL ... read full comment
It can’t be passed without PARLIAMENT AND NATIONAL REFERENDUM
Any constitutional REVIEW PROPOSALS are all ENTRENCHED BILLS and cannot be passed by parliament alone
It can only by passed by
PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL REFERENDUM!
Supermajority votes of 2/3 cannot passed an ENTRENCHED bill of constitutional amendment
Don’t worry boss
OGyam 3 months ago
Our retirement age was set ages ago when life expectancy was very low. As we live longer through good medical facilities, common sense dictates that our retirement age should be a bit more progressive.For example: Those born ... read full comment
Our retirement age was set ages ago when life expectancy was very low. As we live longer through good medical facilities, common sense dictates that our retirement age should be a bit more progressive.For example: Those born in 1960 to 1980 retire at say 62. From 1981-2001, retire at 64.And, then 65 becomes mandatory after that. Very simple and straightforward. President from 37 to 70. That is my take!
the Villager 3 months ago
Thanks, that is what is done in most European countries.
Thanks, that is what is done in most European countries.
John,Tema 3 months ago
The Europeans demanded for an increase in retirement ages ,bcoz of an improvement of their economies. Unfortunately Ghana''s economy has never grown proportionally with the growth of our population.
The Europeans demanded for an increase in retirement ages ,bcoz of an improvement of their economies. Unfortunately Ghana''s economy has never grown proportionally with the growth of our population.
Kojo 3 months ago
Bringing in that UK nonsense!!! They can pay their state pension that is why they are doing that!!!! It is not a superior idea!!!
Bringing in that UK nonsense!!! They can pay their state pension that is why they are doing that!!!! It is not a superior idea!!!
Kojo 3 months ago
They can't pay their state pension in UK.
They can't pay their state pension in UK.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago
In Canada, there is no single "mandatory" retirement age. Instead, retirement is generally defined by when you choose to stop working and when you begin collecting government benefits.
The standard retirement age is 65, ... read full comment
In Canada, there is no single "mandatory" retirement age. Instead, retirement is generally defined by when you choose to stop working and when you begin collecting government benefits.
The standard retirement age is 65, but you have a flexible window between ages 60 and 70 to start your public pensions
Kojo 3 months ago
Have you read Ghana's pension Act 766? If not, please have a good read and come again!!!
Have you read Ghana's pension Act 766? If not, please have a good read and come again!!!
Nana 3 months ago
GO HOME OLD MAN. EVEN IF ONE HUNDRED YEARS YOU WILL GO HOME ONE DAY.
GO HOME OLD MAN. EVEN IF ONE HUNDRED YEARS YOU WILL GO HOME ONE DAY.
Atta Kay 3 months ago
Every rational human being would like to retire younger and enjoy his/her pension, if his savings are very good. Unfortunately many Ghanaians do not have anything to rely on when thru they retire.
Every rational human being would like to retire younger and enjoy his/her pension, if his savings are very good. Unfortunately many Ghanaians do not have anything to rely on when thru they retire.
Kwame Peter 3 months ago
Kanawu USA,yes the youth exploited the systemic weaknesses but Nana Addo's greatest failure was his reliance on family and friends, unfortunately President Mahama has not learnt a thing from it with his appointments,his failu ... read full comment
Kanawu USA,yes the youth exploited the systemic weaknesses but Nana Addo's greatest failure was his reliance on family and friends, unfortunately President Mahama has not learnt a thing from it with his appointments,his failure will be gargantuan Cocobod and Golðbod refers.
Donatus 3 months ago
Ah! Africa! Common retirement age, Ghanaians are doing trial and error all the time. What is wrong with the African?
Ah! Africa! Common retirement age, Ghanaians are doing trial and error all the time. What is wrong with the African?
Antwi 3 months ago
Then it should be specific. You know the unemployment rate is already high
Then it should be specific. You know the unemployment rate is already high
Ohene 3 months ago
This man is dumb. He has no economics ingredient in him. He sounds like KOA.
This man is dumb. He has no economics ingredient in him. He sounds like KOA.
APOO 3 months ago
Nonsense, how would the younger people get employed let alone promoted, if these olumen and ole lady pancakes don't kick the bucket?
Nonsense, how would the younger people get employed let alone promoted, if these olumen and ole lady pancakes don't kick the bucket?
Yaa Pompor 3 months ago
Retirement age has increased in countries where jobs abound. Look at the percentage of unemployed Ghanaian graduates and you'll realise that this proposal was not thoroughly thought out. Lecturing and teaching are not the sam ... read full comment
Retirement age has increased in countries where jobs abound. Look at the percentage of unemployed Ghanaian graduates and you'll realise that this proposal was not thoroughly thought out. Lecturing and teaching are not the same. A trained teacher who has been working for about 35 years wants to enjoy his retirement because he has paid his dues. The youth would be the losers if this proposal is upheld.
Pat 3 months ago
Politicians don't retire but poor working people retire at ,60..Unemployment is an issue faced worldwide and needs to be tackled Ghana cannot behave as an island based on the retirement age realities
Politicians don't retire but poor working people retire at ,60..Unemployment is an issue faced worldwide and needs to be tackled Ghana cannot behave as an island based on the retirement age realities
Kofi 3 months ago
This is non starter. I have not seen their recommendations but it goes to show the poor quality outcome the CRC work.
So far all their leaked recommendations are unbelievably terrible.
This is non starter. I have not seen their recommendations but it goes to show the poor quality outcome the CRC work.
So far all their leaked recommendations are unbelievably terrible.
12345 3 months ago
you are still thinking as though you are in the west, wake up and face the realities H. Prempeh.
Until retirement ceases to be a valve and conduit to get people to move up and open up spaces, your suggestion is a non-starter ... read full comment
you are still thinking as though you are in the west, wake up and face the realities H. Prempeh.
Until retirement ceases to be a valve and conduit to get people to move up and open up spaces, your suggestion is a non-starter.
We all know in this country, its one primary means of employing people into the public sector so your suggestion to uncap the retirement age makes it difficult to chew not even swallow.
be wise 3 months ago
The problem is that the old men are exceptionally selfish; they behave as though the have another 100 years to live so are extremely greedy as .
How can the CRC propose the removal of mandatory retirement age of 60 in a c ... read full comment
The problem is that the old men are exceptionally selfish; they behave as though the have another 100 years to live so are extremely greedy as .
How can the CRC propose the removal of mandatory retirement age of 60 in a country where unemployment of the youth has sky-rocketed? Are you guys insane?
selfmade KING 3 months ago
Is a constitutional review
It’s an entranced bill and cannot be passed alone by supermajority votes of 2/3!
It can only be passed into law by PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL REFERENDUM
And even judging by the comments he ... read full comment
Is a constitutional review
It’s an entranced bill and cannot be passed alone by supermajority votes of 2/3!
It can only be passed into law by PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL REFERENDUM
And even judging by the comments here, the 40% eligible voters ll vote against it in a national vote
Even the few comments here shows that, this bill wldnt received 20% of vote talk of 75% require for it to pass
These are all jobs for the boys
The proposals are dead on arrival including the 5 years presidential terms!
Ghanaians in a national referendum will vote against the 5 years presidential term limit and is clear to everyone
Agbeli Kumordziì 3 months ago
Law is the law @ 60 yo ho home and start a new life with your grandkids
If Ghana economic improves the we can sta giving contract to the pensioners to come and work
Law is the law @ 60 yo ho home and start a new life with your grandkids
If Ghana economic improves the we can sta giving contract to the pensioners to come and work
Good Man 3 months ago
Very Good. Because you're nearing your retirement age, you want the constitution to be Amended... Right ?
Very Good. Because you're nearing your retirement age, you want the constitution to be Amended... Right ?
selfmade KING 3 months ago
They can’t amend the constitution without NATIONAL Referendum boss!!
Every constitutional amendment is an ENTRENCHED BILL and supermajority cannot passed it into laws without NATIONAL REFERENDUM!!
These are all talks ... read full comment
They can’t amend the constitution without NATIONAL Referendum boss!!
Every constitutional amendment is an ENTRENCHED BILL and supermajority cannot passed it into laws without NATIONAL REFERENDUM!!
These are all talks as in national referendum, Ghanaians ll vote against most of their proposals
REDUCE RETIREMENT AGE INSTEAD 3 months ago
We are not in the West where they keep jacking up retirement ages in the midst of low unemployment. We should be doing the opposite of what they are doing and not copy them blindly.
My proposal is to lower retirement age ... read full comment
We are not in the West where they keep jacking up retirement ages in the midst of low unemployment. We should be doing the opposite of what they are doing and not copy them blindly.
My proposal is to lower retirement age to 55! If this was implemented today, do you know the thousands of people will suddenly find themselves off the streets? Those who retire can enjoy their pension while setting up their own small businesses.
Kwapps
Giant 3 months ago
Massa did you consider industrial worker,how can an industrial worker work for 70yrs .you only do to favor yourselves think boyond that limit.Ghana development is not about civil service,it is solely rely on businness and ind ... read full comment
Massa did you consider industrial worker,how can an industrial worker work for 70yrs .you only do to favor yourselves think boyond that limit.Ghana development is not about civil service,it is solely rely on businness and industry.even every developed country priolitised business and industrial technology not civil service.no wonder a country that produce lawyers more than engineers
selfmade KING 3 months ago
Parliament + national referendum before these can be pass anyways!
Parliament + national referendum before these can be pass anyways!
Paul 3 months ago
The retirement age at 60 is not only for professors but to make way for younger generation to be employed. Unemployment will rise if the retirement age is raised to 70. We are experimenting in the USA now.
The retirement age at 60 is not only for professors but to make way for younger generation to be employed. Unemployment will rise if the retirement age is raised to 70. We are experimenting in the USA now.
Koo 3 months ago
This guy is a joke,even it should be 55,how many of your 60 years knows how to even use computers ? How many of you has knowledge about mordern tech ? Go on retirement to pave wave for fresh brains,
This guy is a joke,even it should be 55,how many of your 60 years knows how to even use computers ? How many of you has knowledge about mordern tech ? Go on retirement to pave wave for fresh brains,
Yad 3 months ago
They should retire and then work on contract basis. Thus the norm in academia.
They should retire and then work on contract basis. Thus the norm in academia.
BLACK MOSES (USA) 3 months ago
EVEN THOUGH WHAT THE PROFESSOR IS SAYING IN SOME WAYS IT MAKES SENSE AND IN OTHER WAYS IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. IT MAKES SENSE WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE YOUTH FOR REPLACEMENT. WITH SOME PROFESSIONS AND SOME INSTITUTIONS ... read full comment
EVEN THOUGH WHAT THE PROFESSOR IS SAYING IN SOME WAYS IT MAKES SENSE AND IN OTHER WAYS IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. IT MAKES SENSE WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE YOUTH FOR REPLACEMENT. WITH SOME PROFESSIONS AND SOME INSTITUTIONS IT WAS DIFFICULT TO FILL VACANCIES FOR EXAMPLE IN DENTISTRY PROFESSION SO TO MAINTAIN THE GOOD OLD ONES IS OKAY. ALSO IN A COUNTRY WHERE GRADUATE UNEMPLOYMENT IS ON THE HIGHER ASCENDENCY YOU CAN NOT KEEP THE OLD WEAK HANDS AT AGE 60 AT POST WHILE SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF YOUTH ARE HUNGRY FOR THE SAME JOB POSITION. MY SUGGESTION IS 60 YEARS RETIREMENT AGE IS TOO EARLY AND SUGGEST ADDICTIONAL 5 YEARS TO BE 65.
Kwam 3 months ago
Some of us want to retire earlier if possible 55yrs. So there should rather be a medical board of eminent medical , social and psychological officers to examine public Officers who want to stay on beyond the 55yrs
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Some of us want to retire earlier if possible 55yrs. So there should rather be a medical board of eminent medical , social and psychological officers to examine public Officers who want to stay on beyond the 55yrs
Public officers requesting to stay beyond the compulsorily age should not be Left in the hands of the President in power. The past experience shows that recommendation to reassign are not based on science or medical records. But political reasons..
Jim 3 months ago
When will the incoming graduates be able to get into the workforce. Did this committee realize which country it was making this proposal? Already, some current government officials have lied about their age and causing job j ... read full comment
When will the incoming graduates be able to get into the workforce. Did this committee realize which country it was making this proposal? Already, some current government officials have lied about their age and causing job jams that have gutted the entrance for job opportunities into the workforce. So how would the committee propose this one is disingenuous. Ghana is not the US. This is a dumb and dangerous proposal and should never be implemented.
Abaqua 3 months ago
Write your comment; Bro, let the sixty stand still. change not anything. do you want looters n service thieves to stay long. instead of increasing pension pay by ghc 500 in general. think better, not unnecessary things .
Write your comment; Bro, let the sixty stand still. change not anything. do you want looters n service thieves to stay long. instead of increasing pension pay by ghc 500 in general. think better, not unnecessary things .
Nii Atta Oko 3 months ago
The idea of increasing retirement age from 60 to 70 or thereabouts is unwelcome for now especially in our current situation where school leavers especially graduates can’t find a job. Judges and lecturers after reaching the ... read full comment
The idea of increasing retirement age from 60 to 70 or thereabouts is unwelcome for now especially in our current situation where school leavers especially graduates can’t find a job. Judges and lecturers after reaching the retirement age of their services are still needed could sign up for limited contracts. I believe strongly, that is is going on is that some professionals deliberately refused to pass on their knowledge to the upcoming young ones ostensibly to remain at post after reaching the retirement age and that cannot go on. Until there is adequate jobs are made available in the country the 60years retirement age should not be touched, thank you.
George Kwame Johnson PhD (Zosimli Naa) 3 months ago
I am currently 75 years old! I am a Department Chair of Education and full professor of Educational Psychology and going strong. I am a dual citizen with residency in Accra. My greatest angst is moving here full time and havi ... read full comment
I am currently 75 years old! I am a Department Chair of Education and full professor of Educational Psychology and going strong. I am a dual citizen with residency in Accra. My greatest angst is moving here full time and having to walk around with all of my knowledge unable to share it with my future. I am all for doing away with the age period as long as the person is meeting academic criteria! Ase!
Ray 3 months ago
Conduct research, write books and do consultancy with all the free time u have. Africans alway depending on government for jobs and sustenance. Create more income for yourself in the private sector, my friend.
Conduct research, write books and do consultancy with all the free time u have. Africans alway depending on government for jobs and sustenance. Create more income for yourself in the private sector, my friend.
Abaqua 3 months ago
Write your comment;Bro, for if you are sixty park out n go why. where are jobs for our children. are you de only educated people to enjoy. shld rather be 55yrs better.
Write your comment;Bro, for if you are sixty park out n go why. where are jobs for our children. are you de only educated people to enjoy. shld rather be 55yrs better.
Philosopher 3 months ago
These arguments are worthless, Prof. Always look the co text before you apply best practices from elsewhere. What is the life expectancy of the average Ghanaian? What us rate of unemployment? If you retire with your worth of ... read full comment
These arguments are worthless, Prof. Always look the co text before you apply best practices from elsewhere. What is the life expectancy of the average Ghanaian? What us rate of unemployment? If you retire with your worth of experience is not better to look elsewhere as consultants? Why do you your relevance lies only in the furtherance of your contract with government. In any case provisions are there to extend contracts, abi? Please do not try to fix that which is not broken.
Again increasing the presidential term is non starter. Can estimate the impact of a decade of tyranny and bad governance? Please, saving cost cannot always be synonymous with improving lives.
Teddy more 3 months ago
Just to say, you retired at 60 but maximum retirement will be 70. I think that makes sense.
Some people like retired at 60 with their own will.
But maximum judicial retirement will be 70.
Just to say, you retired at 60 but maximum retirement will be 70. I think that makes sense.
Some people like retired at 60 with their own will.
But maximum judicial retirement will be 70.
William EH 3 months ago
The concept "retirement" academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
The concept "retirement" academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
William EH 3 months ago
The concept "retirement" in academia is irrelevant, as one does not "retire" from producing (new) knowledge.
The concept "retirement" in academia is irrelevant, as one does not "retire" from producing (new) knowledge.
William EH 3 months ago
The concept "retirement" in academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
The concept "retirement" in academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
Pluto 3 months ago
No no no
Our kids are looking for job. Let's retire at 60 so the kids can also get jobs to do
No no no
Our kids are looking for job. Let's retire at 60 so the kids can also get jobs to do
Bbk 3 months ago
In country Young ones can't get jobs some times 15 years after school and you people are just suggesting retiring at 70 years. What a joke? Let's get serious in this country.
In country Young ones can't get jobs some times 15 years after school and you people are just suggesting retiring at 70 years. What a joke? Let's get serious in this country.
True Akan 3 months ago
So all these while this guy was stupid
So all these while this guy was stupid
Kwaku Effah 3 months ago
Some of the arguments advanced towards the retirement age issue are warped.
I am a typical example. I voluntraly retired from Ghana public service as an engineer at age 55. I got the opportunity to travel to USA at age 60. ... read full comment
Some of the arguments advanced towards the retirement age issue are warped.
I am a typical example. I voluntraly retired from Ghana public service as an engineer at age 55. I got the opportunity to travel to USA at age 60. A state government in USA needed my service as an engineer and I was hired to work for their Department of Transportation until I was 74 when I retired voluntraly in 2016.
This is the irony. I get a meagre SSNIT pension in Ghana for the 30 years i worked for the country which is not sufficient to fuel my private car for one week. I comfortaby live on my social security pension from USA.for the 16 years I worked in USA.
Nobody chased me to retire at age 74 and I was abreast with the necessary technology in the engineering profession.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago
Effaced, they are not warped. Canadian retirement age is 65 but no kne will force you to retire..you can continue working If you want to or just take your pension after 60 I believe that should be the case in Gh. It's always ... read full comment
Effaced, they are not warped. Canadian retirement age is 65 but no kne will force you to retire..you can continue working If you want to or just take your pension after 60 I believe that should be the case in Gh. It's always good to give people options and choices
Ray 3 months ago
So u abandoned your country and ran away to serve America. Who trained u to be engineer. Have you written a book or done any research to help the younger students in engineering? The USA has a shortage of such professionals t ... read full comment
So u abandoned your country and ran away to serve America. Who trained u to be engineer. Have you written a book or done any research to help the younger students in engineering? The USA has a shortage of such professionals that is why they took yu. Their government creates jobs and opportunities.
Truth 3 months ago
Not sure about what you guys did...it appears most of the recommendations are nothing better o...most of them are not serious issues to say the least, almost all the key recommendations people have issues with... anyway
Not sure about what you guys did...it appears most of the recommendations are nothing better o...most of them are not serious issues to say the least, almost all the key recommendations people have issues with... anyway
ARTICLES OF NO ANY COMMERCIAL VALUE 3 months ago
The retirement should be reduced to 50 because we have a lot of unemployed graduates in the country.
The retirement should be reduced to 50 because we have a lot of unemployed graduates in the country.
Sammy 3 months ago
Talk sense. At age of 60 for retirement is ok and it must be not be removed.
Talk sense. At age of 60 for retirement is ok and it must be not be removed.
PAA RASTA 3 months ago
THIS WOULD BE THE REST THING EVER TO HAPPEN TTO GHANA. RETIREMENT AGE AT 70. GOOD. THIS WOULD MAKE OUR IDIOT GRADUATES THINK AND LEARN HOW TO CREAT JOBS. GOD BLESS PATRICK AWUAH OF ASHESI UNIVERSITY. OUR DUMB ARSS ... read full comment
THIS WOULD BE THE REST THING EVER TO HAPPEN TTO GHANA. RETIREMENT AGE AT 70. GOOD. THIS WOULD MAKE OUR IDIOT GRADUATES THINK AND LEARN HOW TO CREAT JOBS. GOD BLESS PATRICK AWUAH OF ASHESI UNIVERSITY. OUR DUMB ARSS POLITICIANS IN THE NDC/NPP. SHOULD HAND OUR EDUCATION SYSTEM TO PATRICK AWUAH .
Pius 3 months ago
This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
Pius 3 months ago
This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
Kwamina 3 months ago
Is the age of retirement also something to have in a national constitution? Retirement age should be determined by longevity of life. As life expectancy increases so does the retirement age. Blackman let's use our brain.
Is the age of retirement also something to have in a national constitution? Retirement age should be determined by longevity of life. As life expectancy increases so does the retirement age. Blackman let's use our brain.
Ray 3 months ago
This so called Prof. is a self- serving idiot. Yeah they want to satay there until they die. If someone did not retire would he have been where he is. Younger PhDs are in the pipeline so pls don't stifle their mobility. On to ... read full comment
This so called Prof. is a self- serving idiot. Yeah they want to satay there until they die. If someone did not retire would he have been where he is. Younger PhDs are in the pipeline so pls don't stifle their mobility. On top of that what at all do they contribute other than chew, pour n forget. Or we want to give extra years to likes of Prof. Gyampoh and Domfreh to be involved in politics instead of teaching. Dont change anything.
Amihere Augustine 3 months ago
If people should be allowed to work in bot government institutions up to 70 years as you are proposing, then how would our children get chances for employment. I suggest that, this proposal will not help to reduce unemploymen ... read full comment
If people should be allowed to work in bot government institutions up to 70 years as you are proposing, then how would our children get chances for employment. I suggest that, this proposal will not help to reduce unemployment rate in the country, I also write to propose that, it should rather reduce from 60 to 55 years to enable our new generations chances for employment, thank you
Dr. SAS, Attorney at Law 3 months ago
Isn’t it strange that most here are confusing retirement age with job opportunities? The two are separate. How has the present retirement age created job opportunities as we speak. And why should anybody give way to the you ... read full comment
Isn’t it strange that most here are confusing retirement age with job opportunities? The two are separate. How has the present retirement age created job opportunities as we speak. And why should anybody give way to the young because of mere age?
We must focus on creating jobs and expanding the economy to create opportunities, not robbing Peter to pay Paul by sending older people home to create jobs for younger people!
It is ironic that the key positions in the country are generally held by those beyond 60, whereas we yell for those in small positions to go home at 60.
To me, retirement age should be scrapped from the constitution altogether as ageistic and discriminatory. It is causing early death and extreme boredom.
Sly K. Ed 3 months ago
Lots of youths in the system without jobs but see another stupid recommendation to stifled the already dwindling jobs.
Lots of youths in the system without jobs but see another stupid recommendation to stifled the already dwindling jobs.
snake eyes 3 months ago
Black oldmen and selfishness, already there are no jobs to employ the teaming youth, retirement too you want to increase it, I thought you would rather decrease the retirement age to 50yrs with increased retirement packages s ... read full comment
Black oldmen and selfishness, already there are no jobs to employ the teaming youth, retirement too you want to increase it, I thought you would rather decrease the retirement age to 50yrs with increased retirement packages so that retirement will be attractive.
Gh 3 months ago
This review committee is wack and all their proposals are wack and lack modern ideology like practical, technological, and computerised education..
This review committee is wack and all their proposals are wack and lack modern ideology like practical, technological, and computerised education..
WR yoKojo 3 months ago
Prof you are wrong, retirement at is too early but 70 not ethical. No where in the world has that. U r wrong on the employment too, it's actually directly affect employment. They free up space for next in line to climb then ... read full comment
Prof you are wrong, retirement at is too early but 70 not ethical. No where in the world has that. U r wrong on the employment too, it's actually directly affect employment. They free up space for next in line to climb then it follows in that order At least 65 is ok. Imagine a policeman at 70, or firefighter at 70. Come back with very thoughtful recommendations.
Hajj 3 months ago
I agree with this man paa
I agree with this man paa
Jkm 3 months ago
This is a selfish persons thinking. This is not visionary
This is a selfish persons thinking. This is not visionary
Flex 3 months ago
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful
Flex 3 months ago
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful. Those places where retirement ages are increasing. They find new and innovative ways of creating jobs for the teaming youth. We don't
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful. Those places where retirement ages are increasing. They find new and innovative ways of creating jobs for the teaming youth. We don't
Kwame 3 months ago
There appears too many irrelevant recommendations by this committee. Why, because of university lecturers alone we must not cap retirement age. Don't we have allowance for contract?
There appears too many irrelevant recommendations by this committee. Why, because of university lecturers alone we must not cap retirement age. Don't we have allowance for contract?
KWAKU 3 months ago
Retirememt ag3 is being increased in developed countries because they have healthy aging populatiin and very low youthful population. Therefore, they have challeges replacing the aged worker. Here, you have huge numbers of yo ... read full comment
Retirememt ag3 is being increased in developed countries because they have healthy aging populatiin and very low youthful population. Therefore, they have challeges replacing the aged worker. Here, you have huge numbers of youth that are ready to replace them. Lets not copy blindly.
Akosua 3 months ago
There will surely be a Constitutional crisis if some of these recommendations are taken. Why keep an old person when the young ones are helpless. Weird proposal.
There will surely be a Constitutional crisis if some of these recommendations are taken. Why keep an old person when the young ones are helpless. Weird proposal.
Ebenezer Asante 3 months ago
Yes! I'm young but most people become even more productive at age 60 so the retirement age should increase from 60 to 70. It will help all of us.
Yes! I'm young but most people become even more productive at age 60 so the retirement age should increase from 60 to 70. It will help all of us.
Agbeli Kumordziì 3 months ago
Some Ghanains wilk be working until they dies on the job
Some Ghanains wilk be working until they dies on the job
Oteng Agyei 3 months ago
I agree with the Prof. in that we live longer these days and people can work longer. At the moment we are forcing many experience personnel out of the working force.This is NOT in Ghana alone. It is a universal problem and ma ... read full comment
I agree with the Prof. in that we live longer these days and people can work longer. At the moment we are forcing many experience personnel out of the working force.This is NOT in Ghana alone. It is a universal problem and many European countries have already increased their retiring ages.We are behind and need to catch up.
Oteng Agyei 3 months ago
This is the work for the Legislature to Regulate if and when necessary . tHIS IS NOT a Constitutional thing. We have to create more jobs so many people can work for more taxes to be paid. This is how Pensioneers can get their ... read full comment
This is the work for the Legislature to Regulate if and when necessary . tHIS IS NOT a Constitutional thing. We have to create more jobs so many people can work for more taxes to be paid. This is how Pensioneers can get their pensions paid after their contribution to the State and live the rest of their old age peacefully.
Akonor solo 3 months ago
Is this person serious? What is th life expectancy of of Ghana population? How many people get 60 years before they die in Ghana? After 60 years,why is the state and living standards and conditions of a working Ghanaian, esp ... read full comment
Is this person serious? What is th life expectancy of of Ghana population? How many people get 60 years before they die in Ghana? After 60 years,why is the state and living standards and conditions of a working Ghanaian, especially junior and senior staff? If the professors, doctors etc want to go pension at 70 ,they can change their own, how is ghana leaders building the living conditions of Ghanaians and you want people to retire at 70? At 70 what is the health state of Ghanaians?
Abubakar Sadick 3 months ago
Why should you retire a person whilst he can still deliver.Age is just a number and how you feel so I support that.And Linking unemployment to retirement is very wrong and it doesn't make sense. Africans if not poverty and we ... read full comment
Why should you retire a person whilst he can still deliver.Age is just a number and how you feel so I support that.And Linking unemployment to retirement is very wrong and it doesn't make sense. Africans if not poverty and weak thinking why should the a person say he wants somebody to retire so he or she can take his or her place.And let remember blacks our age and body don't much if only the person takes serious care of his health his age can get you confused.
Sammy 3 months ago
Professor please i want to ask you a question
If you alone work up to 70 years your 5 children who are between 25 to 45years should work at where when you work up to 70years?
Because the is much job in the cou ... read full comment
Professor please i want to ask you a question
If you alone work up to 70 years your 5 children who are between 25 to 45years should work at where when you work up to 70years?
Because the is much job in the country where do you want your children should work when they finish school?
George k 3 months ago
I disagree with this recommendation because it is another way for this old ones to keep surprising the youth and keep looting the resources and share. "If after 60 you don't want to retire, then there is a question mark about ... read full comment
I disagree with this recommendation because it is another way for this old ones to keep surprising the youth and keep looting the resources and share. "If after 60 you don't want to retire, then there is a question mark about you period "
MAAB 3 months ago
Prof you are contradiction of a genuine and honest academic.A disgrace to common sense to suggest no retirement age and tell a very competent leader of a country he can not have a third term. Did he ask you to recommend a thi ... read full comment
Prof you are contradiction of a genuine and honest academic.A disgrace to common sense to suggest no retirement age and tell a very competent leader of a country he can not have a third term. Did he ask you to recommend a third term for anyone?You have by your foolish recommendation denied the people of Ghana competent options for the development of the country for all and not for a few connected ones. Is this democracy or display of envy for the number one gentleman of the land .And to Fifi Kwettey his arrogance with lack of respect for his colleagues would not help him. He should be very careful with his display of arrogance as his party I think is the party for interest of all and not his personal hatred for the country.
Eric Ivan bortey 3 months ago
How many people die before 60??.. have you checked how many people uses their pension benefits for medication?? again which developed country citizens retired at the age of 60?? We should learn how to think positive.. people ... read full comment
How many people die before 60??.. have you checked how many people uses their pension benefits for medication?? again which developed country citizens retired at the age of 60?? We should learn how to think positive.. people with low salary wages work hard with their sweat and you people are there enjoying SNNIT FLATS,big cars, SNNIT hospital care,let's think like humans beings but you try and see what happens
I thank God these are just recommendations. This is not properly thought through. You can't just impose your ideas on us.
Prof. nobody says 85-year-old retirees can be replaced by younger job seekers. The idea is that, the 85-year-old retires, the 60-70-year-old climbs into his place, and it trickles down all the way to the new graduate.
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Nonsense! Why would you need someone to retire before you take their place? You can never develope thinking this way! Third world mentality! That's why you are been chased out all over civilised world! Stupid thinking!
Retirement ages are increasing everywhere else in the world for one simple reason. People are living longer and are remaining healthier for longer. Why cut short a person's productivity and in many cases deprive society of th ...
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Ghanaian oldmen are selfish
There should not be retirement age so that octagenerians will continue looting us into their graves. Who ever suggested this must be me tally deranged.
If this country shd be left to the youth it will become like Haiti or Afghanistan. Check the character of Ablakwa Okudjeto, Sammy Gyamfi,Sam George and Chairman Wontumi They are so dishonest scrambling for everything at a yo ...
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Johny, your statement did not come from me but I am with you. Those Babies with Sharp Teeth as Rawlings referred to them are opportunistic and certified thieves. They are stealing and eating with both hands. How did they acqu ...
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Unfortunately you are partly right. Many younger folk who are frantic to push out older ,more experienced people are only salivating at the chance to also "enjoy" and rob the country blind. What they forget is that they will ...
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Are the older ones no robbing now? Even some young ones are also robbing like Adu Boahene, Wontumi. Buffer Stock boss, small girl Opare Addo, to mention a few.
You don't need to be challenged. You are a stupid liar and a coward.. If you have all the information you claim to have, put them out for every one to see... You are so stupid, you can't even appreciate the fact that Asiedu ...
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You are just a simpleton full of diabolic partisan envy. Why did you mention only those guys who are with the NDC? Your problem is your false entitlement to Ghana and it's resources. Even in your village, your grandparents ow ...
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Yeah, imagine them working till they are 80 and 90 years. Pls think oooo
60 is too early it should be 70 +
Hmmmmmmm. This is a big problem. Many people don’t want to retire because they might not have been reasonably established to survive in the current economic conditions in Ghana. So, they keep on to be working until the bone ...
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Open a small shop buy and sell, open a bar or engage in farming butnyou cant just stay home as a retired person it's boring
Well, getting it out of the constitution may be in order and private companies should be allowed to keep their staff after 60 if they find them still useful.
Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine....for instance 15 paracetamol at once........or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide. ...
True. Same with police and other institutions in collusion with politicians. Pure example is GRA's Amishaddai won is also a Dr. but can't remember how old he was when his mandatory retirement caught up with him. Thieves and i ...
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Learn from other nations particularly g7.nations I've seen.profrssors aged 70plus still teaching in Canadian and American universities the retirment ages should be left for the.universities to decide..the retirement age is on ...
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You can't compare a declining youth population country like canada to ghana , which has a growing unemployment youthful population...you are just a cockroach.
What experience are you referring to? Ghanaian youth with fresh minds are struggling to get a job, and you think of keeping the old forks in the job market. If they have the so called experience, why are they creating their o ...
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Vast experience n knowledge my ass. How would the young folks gain experience and move up? They only are good for theory on TV or the classroom They don't have plans laid down after retirement that is why he is proposing this ...
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Exactly
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Our Govts shd rather target the economy first and improve it b4 removing the 60 year retirement age.Countries like Russia and Greece, are facing decreasing population growth rates, with an aging workforce that is why they hav ...
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The old folks failed to create opportunities,they sit there and take allowances until they are old .In the advance counties they create opportunities and jobs for the young ones .so don't sit there and insult people come down ...
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You are a genius. Pls tell them.
Even if they reduce the retirement age to 45, without proper strategies to create more jobs, there will still be high unemployment rate. From the comments, I realised that many people sees retirement at 60 as an antidote for ...
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AFTER 60 YEARS, YOUR STRENGTH, ENERGY, SIGHT, AND COGNITIVE FUNCTIONS DETERIORATE FAST, AND MARKEDLY FAILS ABYSMALLY TO KEEP UP WITH MODERN TRENDS IN MODERN TECHNOLOGIES AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS.
IN GHANA WHERE 90% OF THE ...
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Good thought, KK.
He is thinking of the smart few. Look at the universities, even at 60, they are unwilling to mentor many young scholars. Please, keep it there. If it's not broken, don't fix it. Again the issue of increasi ...
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KK , IF YOU GRADUATE FROM COLLEGE, AND YOU PAID ATTENTION IN CLASS , YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CREAT YOUR OWN JOB . YOU SHOULDN'T WAIT FOR SOMEBODY TO RETIRE FOR YOU TO TAKE OVER HIS OR HER JOB.
Aren't people tired of working?. I think they are simply not that smart. Not training people to replace them. Even after 80 years, others will ask for more time to finish their dream houses. Low quality lives.
60 is too early. Do yourself a favour even as you pray; New year follows shortly, prepare towards a better 2026 with a practical skill that puts cash in your hand immediately if your income pauses today. Smartphone repair & a ...
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The lack of jobs for the youth is not caused by older workers staying longer. It stems from structural issues like limited industrial growth, mismatch skills, and weak job creation policies. And these areas are where the yout ...
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Exactly. Pls we won't allow this oppression on us. Same with Kuffuor and ex gratia. Self-serving politicians n so-called academics who never write books, invent or do research.
The youth are not commenting on this nonsense retirement age increase selfish men are about to hold our country as personal property
And they will destroy the country with their archaic ideas. We recently had a quasi-senile oldman ruling us, and we all saw the results.
Akuffo addo was let down by the so called youth! Look at those involved in those gigantic stealing, they are not Oldman!
Do you know the Mother Serpent of All Corruption?? Don't talk what you don't know
John Kumah had everything at 45.
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has joined the thieving wagon.
True and yu want Kojo Nkrumah to continue looting till he is 90 years. He becomes mp and viola Land Cruiser and huge mansion. He did not have even a Toyota Corolla at Joy FM
@ Kanawu ,USA
Check the ages of Sam George ,Ablakwa Okudjeto, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, Sammy Gyamfi etc Even Ibrahim Mahama and Chairman Wontumi have a questionable background at that youthful ages with their wealth.
The CRC committee want to increase unemployment and at the time to create low productivity in workers place.
Some of the proposals by the Constitutional Review Committee have exposed how dumb Professor H Kwasi Prempeh is. He needs to be investigated by GTEC, as to how he acquired his PhD
He doesn't have PhD. He is a lawyer, so at best he is a JD.
JD (Juris Doctor)
A professional degree in law.
Prepares you to practice law, become a lawyer, judge, or work in legal fields.
Focuses on practical legal ...
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Are they taking views from Ghanaians or sitting in their ac offices conjuncture opinions this is elite capture how many Ghanaians are employed to care about pension age
It can’t be passed without PARLIAMENT AND NATIONAL REFERENDUM
Any constitutional REVIEW PROPOSALS are all ENTRENCHED BILLS and cannot be passed by parliament alone
It can only by passed by
PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL ...
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Our retirement age was set ages ago when life expectancy was very low. As we live longer through good medical facilities, common sense dictates that our retirement age should be a bit more progressive.For example: Those born ...
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Thanks, that is what is done in most European countries.
The Europeans demanded for an increase in retirement ages ,bcoz of an improvement of their economies. Unfortunately Ghana''s economy has never grown proportionally with the growth of our population.
Bringing in that UK nonsense!!! They can pay their state pension that is why they are doing that!!!! It is not a superior idea!!!
They can't pay their state pension in UK.
In Canada, there is no single "mandatory" retirement age. Instead, retirement is generally defined by when you choose to stop working and when you begin collecting government benefits.
The standard retirement age is 65, ...
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Have you read Ghana's pension Act 766? If not, please have a good read and come again!!!
GO HOME OLD MAN. EVEN IF ONE HUNDRED YEARS YOU WILL GO HOME ONE DAY.
Every rational human being would like to retire younger and enjoy his/her pension, if his savings are very good. Unfortunately many Ghanaians do not have anything to rely on when thru they retire.
Kanawu USA,yes the youth exploited the systemic weaknesses but Nana Addo's greatest failure was his reliance on family and friends, unfortunately President Mahama has not learnt a thing from it with his appointments,his failu ...
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Ah! Africa! Common retirement age, Ghanaians are doing trial and error all the time. What is wrong with the African?
Then it should be specific. You know the unemployment rate is already high
This man is dumb. He has no economics ingredient in him. He sounds like KOA.
Nonsense, how would the younger people get employed let alone promoted, if these olumen and ole lady pancakes don't kick the bucket?
Retirement age has increased in countries where jobs abound. Look at the percentage of unemployed Ghanaian graduates and you'll realise that this proposal was not thoroughly thought out. Lecturing and teaching are not the sam ...
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Politicians don't retire but poor working people retire at ,60..Unemployment is an issue faced worldwide and needs to be tackled Ghana cannot behave as an island based on the retirement age realities
This is non starter. I have not seen their recommendations but it goes to show the poor quality outcome the CRC work.
So far all their leaked recommendations are unbelievably terrible.
you are still thinking as though you are in the west, wake up and face the realities H. Prempeh.
Until retirement ceases to be a valve and conduit to get people to move up and open up spaces, your suggestion is a non-starter ...
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The problem is that the old men are exceptionally selfish; they behave as though the have another 100 years to live so are extremely greedy as .
How can the CRC propose the removal of mandatory retirement age of 60 in a c ...
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Is a constitutional review
It’s an entranced bill and cannot be passed alone by supermajority votes of 2/3!
It can only be passed into law by PARLIAMENT + NATIONAL REFERENDUM
And even judging by the comments he ...
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Law is the law @ 60 yo ho home and start a new life with your grandkids
If Ghana economic improves the we can sta giving contract to the pensioners to come and work
Very Good. Because you're nearing your retirement age, you want the constitution to be Amended... Right ?
They can’t amend the constitution without NATIONAL Referendum boss!!
Every constitutional amendment is an ENTRENCHED BILL and supermajority cannot passed it into laws without NATIONAL REFERENDUM!!
These are all talks ...
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We are not in the West where they keep jacking up retirement ages in the midst of low unemployment. We should be doing the opposite of what they are doing and not copy them blindly.
My proposal is to lower retirement age ...
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Massa did you consider industrial worker,how can an industrial worker work for 70yrs .you only do to favor yourselves think boyond that limit.Ghana development is not about civil service,it is solely rely on businness and ind ...
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Parliament + national referendum before these can be pass anyways!
The retirement age at 60 is not only for professors but to make way for younger generation to be employed. Unemployment will rise if the retirement age is raised to 70. We are experimenting in the USA now.
This guy is a joke,even it should be 55,how many of your 60 years knows how to even use computers ? How many of you has knowledge about mordern tech ? Go on retirement to pave wave for fresh brains,
They should retire and then work on contract basis. Thus the norm in academia.
EVEN THOUGH WHAT THE PROFESSOR IS SAYING IN SOME WAYS IT MAKES SENSE AND IN OTHER WAYS IT DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. IT MAKES SENSE WHERE IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE YOUTH FOR REPLACEMENT. WITH SOME PROFESSIONS AND SOME INSTITUTIONS ...
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Some of us want to retire earlier if possible 55yrs. So there should rather be a medical board of eminent medical , social and psychological officers to examine public Officers who want to stay on beyond the 55yrs
Public of ...
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When will the incoming graduates be able to get into the workforce. Did this committee realize which country it was making this proposal? Already, some current government officials have lied about their age and causing job j ...
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Write your comment; Bro, let the sixty stand still. change not anything. do you want looters n service thieves to stay long. instead of increasing pension pay by ghc 500 in general. think better, not unnecessary things .
The idea of increasing retirement age from 60 to 70 or thereabouts is unwelcome for now especially in our current situation where school leavers especially graduates can’t find a job. Judges and lecturers after reaching the ...
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I am currently 75 years old! I am a Department Chair of Education and full professor of Educational Psychology and going strong. I am a dual citizen with residency in Accra. My greatest angst is moving here full time and havi ...
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Conduct research, write books and do consultancy with all the free time u have. Africans alway depending on government for jobs and sustenance. Create more income for yourself in the private sector, my friend.
Write your comment;Bro, for if you are sixty park out n go why. where are jobs for our children. are you de only educated people to enjoy. shld rather be 55yrs better.
These arguments are worthless, Prof. Always look the co text before you apply best practices from elsewhere. What is the life expectancy of the average Ghanaian? What us rate of unemployment? If you retire with your worth of ...
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Just to say, you retired at 60 but maximum retirement will be 70. I think that makes sense.
Some people like retired at 60 with their own will.
But maximum judicial retirement will be 70.
The concept "retirement" academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
The concept "retirement" in academia is irrelevant, as one does not "retire" from producing (new) knowledge.
The concept "retirement" in academia is misplaced. One does not and cannot "retire" from producing knowledge.
No no no
Our kids are looking for job. Let's retire at 60 so the kids can also get jobs to do
In country Young ones can't get jobs some times 15 years after school and you people are just suggesting retiring at 70 years. What a joke? Let's get serious in this country.
So all these while this guy was stupid
Some of the arguments advanced towards the retirement age issue are warped.
I am a typical example. I voluntraly retired from Ghana public service as an engineer at age 55. I got the opportunity to travel to USA at age 60. ...
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Effaced, they are not warped. Canadian retirement age is 65 but no kne will force you to retire..you can continue working If you want to or just take your pension after 60 I believe that should be the case in Gh. It's always ...
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So u abandoned your country and ran away to serve America. Who trained u to be engineer. Have you written a book or done any research to help the younger students in engineering? The USA has a shortage of such professionals t ...
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Not sure about what you guys did...it appears most of the recommendations are nothing better o...most of them are not serious issues to say the least, almost all the key recommendations people have issues with... anyway
The retirement should be reduced to 50 because we have a lot of unemployed graduates in the country.
Talk sense. At age of 60 for retirement is ok and it must be not be removed.
THIS WOULD BE THE REST THING EVER TO HAPPEN TTO GHANA. RETIREMENT AGE AT 70. GOOD. THIS WOULD MAKE OUR IDIOT GRADUATES THINK AND LEARN HOW TO CREAT JOBS. GOD BLESS PATRICK AWUAH OF ASHESI UNIVERSITY. OUR DUMB ARSS ...
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This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
This idea won't hold especially in Ghana. We are battling with youth joblessness yet you want to propose this? Prof think again..
Is the age of retirement also something to have in a national constitution? Retirement age should be determined by longevity of life. As life expectancy increases so does the retirement age. Blackman let's use our brain.
This so called Prof. is a self- serving idiot. Yeah they want to satay there until they die. If someone did not retire would he have been where he is. Younger PhDs are in the pipeline so pls don't stifle their mobility. On to ...
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If people should be allowed to work in bot government institutions up to 70 years as you are proposing, then how would our children get chances for employment. I suggest that, this proposal will not help to reduce unemploymen ...
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Isn’t it strange that most here are confusing retirement age with job opportunities? The two are separate. How has the present retirement age created job opportunities as we speak. And why should anybody give way to the you ...
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Lots of youths in the system without jobs but see another stupid recommendation to stifled the already dwindling jobs.
Black oldmen and selfishness, already there are no jobs to employ the teaming youth, retirement too you want to increase it, I thought you would rather decrease the retirement age to 50yrs with increased retirement packages s ...
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This review committee is wack and all their proposals are wack and lack modern ideology like practical, technological, and computerised education..
Prof you are wrong, retirement at is too early but 70 not ethical. No where in the world has that. U r wrong on the employment too, it's actually directly affect employment. They free up space for next in line to climb then ...
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I agree with this man paa
This is a selfish persons thinking. This is not visionary
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful
This is where personal sentiment get in the way of professional duty. It isn't helpful. Those places where retirement ages are increasing. They find new and innovative ways of creating jobs for the teaming youth. We don't
There appears too many irrelevant recommendations by this committee. Why, because of university lecturers alone we must not cap retirement age. Don't we have allowance for contract?
Retirememt ag3 is being increased in developed countries because they have healthy aging populatiin and very low youthful population. Therefore, they have challeges replacing the aged worker. Here, you have huge numbers of yo ...
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There will surely be a Constitutional crisis if some of these recommendations are taken. Why keep an old person when the young ones are helpless. Weird proposal.
Yes! I'm young but most people become even more productive at age 60 so the retirement age should increase from 60 to 70. It will help all of us.
Some Ghanains wilk be working until they dies on the job
I agree with the Prof. in that we live longer these days and people can work longer. At the moment we are forcing many experience personnel out of the working force.This is NOT in Ghana alone. It is a universal problem and ma ...
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This is the work for the Legislature to Regulate if and when necessary . tHIS IS NOT a Constitutional thing. We have to create more jobs so many people can work for more taxes to be paid. This is how Pensioneers can get their ...
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Is this person serious? What is th life expectancy of of Ghana population? How many people get 60 years before they die in Ghana? After 60 years,why is the state and living standards and conditions of a working Ghanaian, esp ...
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Why should you retire a person whilst he can still deliver.Age is just a number and how you feel so I support that.And Linking unemployment to retirement is very wrong and it doesn't make sense. Africans if not poverty and we ...
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Professor please i want to ask you a question
If you alone work up to 70 years your 5 children who are between 25 to 45years should work at where when you work up to 70years?
Because the is much job in the cou ...
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I disagree with this recommendation because it is another way for this old ones to keep surprising the youth and keep looting the resources and share. "If after 60 you don't want to retire, then there is a question mark about ...
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Prof you are contradiction of a genuine and honest academic.A disgrace to common sense to suggest no retirement age and tell a very competent leader of a country he can not have a third term. Did he ask you to recommend a thi ...
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How many people die before 60??.. have you checked how many people uses their pension benefits for medication?? again which developed country citizens retired at the age of 60?? We should learn how to think positive.. people ...
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