President, Vice and Ministers of State to have a 10% deduction of pay

During the ‘Ghana Abr3’ 2014 budget presentation, the Finance Minister, Seth Tekper has revealed that the President, his Vice President and Ministers of State will have a 10% pay cut starting 2014.

“ In the spirit of the partnership from Ho, His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, His Vice President, Ministers and appointees have decided to take a voluntary 10 percent pay cut for 2014.’’ The Hon. Minister revealed.

The move is to demonstrate leadership and the money will be deducted by the Controller and Accountant General. The money will be deposited in a special fund which will be dedicated to maternal and neonatal health.

“The amount to be deducted will be paid into a fund to be dedicated to a special purpose (Community Health Programmes and Service) CHPS compounds, to focus on maternal and neonatal health,’’ Ghana’s money watchman said.

Author: Nana Kwesi Coomson (www.233times.net)

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