With immediate effect, the Office of the President has formally stopped awarding contract appointments to retired public service employees.
The directive, which halts all post-retirement contract appointments, was announced in a letter signed by Secretary to the President, Dr. Callistus Mahama, on April 2, 2025.
“The grant of post-retirement contract appointments to retired public service staff has been suspended with immediate effect,” the declaration read.
The Office of the President emphasized that all requests for such appointments will no longer be considered under the new policy.
All public sector institutions have been instructed to comply strictly with the directive. “Kindly take note of this directive and ensure strict compliance,” the statement concluded.
Numerous existing and prospective contract agreements in the public sector are likely to be affected by this decision.
Although the statement did not provide reasons for the suspension, it suggests a possible shift in policy regarding post-retirement employment within the public service.
By Najat Adamu
