Pay arrears of Akufo-Addo’s presidential staffers — Kow Essuman to Mahama government

Lawyer Kow Essuman has urged the government to pay the staff of former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's presidency who worked at the presidency. The staff have been waiting for their arrears, which fell due in January 2025.

Background

Kow Essuman, the lawyer for former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has spoken out about the failure of the current government to pay the staff who worked at the presidency under the previous administration. The staff have been waiting for their arrears, which fell due in January 2025.

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The government has failed to pay the staff despite reading four budgets and two mid-year reviews. This decision has been deemed unreasonable by Kow Essuman, who has urged the government to take action.

What This Means

The decision not to pay the staff is considered unreasonable by Kow Essuman. He has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the current government's handling of the situation. In a social media post, he said, "Mr. Finance Minister, Hon. Ato Forson, reading FOUR budgets including two mid-year reviews without paying the staff of the Presidency, who served the last administration their arrears and entitlements which fell due in January 2025, and yet paying the current staff of the Presidency, is utterly UNREASONABLE."

Kow Essuman's comments highlight the ongoing issues between the current and previous administrations. The decision not to pay the staff has been met with criticism from the public and has sparked debate about the government's priorities.

What Happens Next

The government has yet to respond to Kow Essuman's comments. It is unclear what actions the government will take to address the situation. However, Kow Essuman has urged the government to take immediate action to pay the staff their arrears. The situation remains unresolved, and it is unclear what will happen next.

Source: MyNewsG