Mahama Pledges Better Pensions as Economy Improves
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to increase pensions for retirees as Ghana’s economy recovers, saying senior citizens who have contributed to the country’s development deserve greater financial security.
Speaking at the annual State Luncheon for Senior Citizens in Accra, the President said the government’s efforts to restore economic growth would benefit both workers and retirees.
“We are committed to growing the economy, and I pledge to our senior citizens that as the economy improves, we will enhance not only wages and salaries for the active workforce but also pensions for those who have served our dear nation with dedication,” he said.
President Mahama said caring for older persons was a collective national responsibility that extended beyond government.
“Government alone cannot achieve this. Families, communities, faith-based organisations and every Ghanaian have a responsibility to cherish and care for our elderly. We must never allow those who once cared for us to feel forgotten,” he said.
The President also encouraged senior citizens to enrol in the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares, to help cover the cost of treating non-communicable diseases, which disproportionately affect older people.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening healthcare and social protection systems to enable senior citizens to age with dignity and access the support they need.
The annual State Luncheon for Senior Citizens honours older Ghanaians for their contributions to national development and provides a platform for government to engage them on issues affecting their welfare.
