The National Tripartite Committee has officially begun negotiations to determine Ghana’s 2025 minimum wage, with discussions commencing on Monday.
The committee, which includes representatives from the government, employers, and organized labor, is working to finalize the wage rate after months of delays.
A statement signed by the acting presidential spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, indicated that negotiations on base pay for public sector salaries would follow once the minimum wage talks are concluded.
The government has urged social partners to expedite the process, as both the minimum wage and base pay discussions are behind schedule.
According to the Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, these negotiations should have been completed by April 2024 to inform the 2025 budget.
Budget Delay and Interim Measures
The delay in wage negotiations has contributed to the postponement of the 2025 Budget Statement, as the new administration, which took office in January, is yet to present its financial plan.
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Currently, government operations are being funded through an interim budget approved by Parliament on January 2, 2025, under the previous finance minister, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam.
Current Wage Structure
Ghana’s current minimum wage stands at GH¢18.15 per day, having been increased from GH¢14.88 in the 2023 financial year.
Meanwhile, public sector workers received a 15% salary increment in 2024.
The previous administration failed to initiate negotiations on the 2025 minimum wage and base pay, leaving it to the new government to address the issue.
As discussions continue, workers and employers alike are keenly awaiting an outcome that reflects the current economic realities.
