The Juaboso MP made the clarion call at a press briefing at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Mr. Akandoh reaffirmed the government’s commitment to engaging with nurses to achieve a mutually beneficial outcome in the interest of the public.

“The Ministry will, in the next few minutes, publish a comprehensive list of facilities to complement facilities where nursing services are lacking, where patients can seek healthcare,” he stated.

A crucial meeting on Monday, June 9, to resolve the impasse hit a deadlock after the government proposed plans to postpone the implementation of the conditions of service until 2026, an offer the GRNMA outrightly rejected.

With some health professionals at post amidst the strike, the minister expressed appreciation them and urged others to demonstrate solidarity with patients while negotiations continue.

“Our deep appreciation to practising nurses who have opted to remain at post to help suffering patients; we urge others to show similar fellow feeling and assist our compatriots, even as efforts are made to address your concern,” he appealed.

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These retirees, who dedicated their careers to public service, are now collectively owed approximately GH₵56 million, according to Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT).

The root of this issue lies in the transition from the PNDC law 247 on pensions to the current pension law 766.

This bureaucratic shift has left these retirees in a state of uncertainty, unsure of when or if they will receive the compensation they are owed.

Mr. Musah expressed deep concern over the impact of this situation on the livelihoods of the affected individuals.

He emphasized that, the arrears have lost much of their value due to depreciation, further compounding the financial hardship faced by these retirees.

As the government faces mounting criticism for its inaction, the voices of these retirees grow louder, demanding justice and fair treatment in their retirement years.

The failure to address this issue not only undermines the government’s commitment to its workers but also raises questions about the broader implications for pensioners across the country.

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