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A prominent Kumasi based Political Analyst, Mr. Bright Nyamekye has criticized the substantial end of service benefits package proposed for Members of Parliament (MPs) labeling it as a stark indicator of mismanaged national finances and a disservice to the broader Ghanaian populace.
Nyamekye indicated that the current constitutional framework specifically Article 71, empowers a privileged few to unduly benefit from state coffers while ordinary Ghanaians including essential service workers face meagre retirement packages and bureaucratic hurdles.
Speaking on the National Affairs Segment at Agyenkwa FM hosted by Aduanaba Agyenin Boateng on Nyamekye highlighted a staggering discrepancy in retirement emoluments.
He pointed out that the MPs who are under the prevailing constitutional provisions enacted in 1992 stand to receive a whooping sum of Ghc 4 billion after just four years of service.
The analyst expressed dismay at the ongoing discussions to potentially increase this amount to Ghc 6 billion a figure he deems exorbitant and insensitive especially when contrasted with the plight of other public sector workers.
While our MPs are contemplating for such huge sums for their service we have nurses, teachers, and other dedicated government workers who have faithfully served this nation for 40 to 50 years Nyamekye stated as his voice laced with frustration.
These individuals are often left with end of service benefits as low as Ghc 150,000 to Ghc 200,000 and even then they are made to endure a frustrating process before they receive their peanut benefits.
According to Nyamekye this disparity is not merely an economic issue but also a systemic flaw that undermines the very principles of democracy in Ghana.
He contended that the current political landscape appears to favour the elite particularly MPs and other high ranking officials at the expense of the suffering masses who are grappling with financial crises that impede national development.
While democracy is ideally a system that alleviate economic and financial hardships, the situation in Ghana seems to be opposite, Nyamekye observed.
He observed that the current constitutional arrangements create an uneven playing field, where the democratic dividend is disproportionately enjoyed by a select group.
In the light of these concerns the Analyst made a strong call for a constitutional amendment with a particular focus on Article 71.
Nyamekye believes that such an amendment is crucial to ensure a steady economic growth and a more equitable distribution of the national resources.
He emphasized the need to revoke policies that, in his view, discriminate against the majority of Ghanaians in favour of a privileged few.
It is now time to create a framework that will truly serves the interests of all Ghanaians, Nyamekye concluded. Amendment
A prominent Kumasi based Political Analyst, Mr. Bright Nyamekye has criticized the substantial end of service benefits package proposed for Members of Parliament (MPs) labeling it as a stark indicator of mismanaged national finances and a disservice to the broader Ghanaian populace.
Nyamekye indicated that the current constitutional framework specifically Article 71 empowers a privileged few to unduly benefit from state coffers while ordinary Ghanaians including essential service workers face meagre retirement packages and bureaucratic hurdles.
Speaking on the National Affairs Segment at Agyenkwa FM in Kumasi hosted by Aduanaba Agyenin Boateng on Friday March 28th 2026, Nyamekye highlighted a staggering discrepancies in retirement emoluments.
He pointed out that the MPs who are under the prevailing constitutional provisions enacted in 1992 stand to receive a whooping sum of Ghc 4 billion after just four years of service.
The Analyst expressed dismay at the ongoing discussions to potentially increase this amount to Ghc 6 billion, a figure he deems exorbitant and insensitive especially where it contrast with the plight of other public sector workers.
While our MPs are contemplating for such huge sums for their service we have nurses, teachers, and other dedicated government workers who have faithfully served this nation for 40 to 50 years Nyamekye stated as his voice laced with frustration.
These individuals are often left with end of service benefits as low as Ghc 150,000 to Ghc 200,000 and even then they are made to endure a frustrating process before they receive their peanut benefits.
According to Nyamekye this disparity is not merely an economic issue but also a systemic flaw that undermines the very principles of democracy in Ghana.
He contended that the current political landscape appears to favour the elite particularly MPs and other high ranking officials at the expense of the suffering masses who are grappling with financial crises that impede national development.
While democracy is ideally a system that alleviate economic and financial hardships, the situation in Ghana seems to be opposite, Nyamekye observed.
He observed that the current constitutional arrangements create an uneven playing field where the democratic dividend is disproportionately enjoyed by a selective group.
In the light of these concerns the Analyst made a strong call for a constitutional amendment with a particular focus on Article 71.
Nyamekye believes that such an amendment is crucial to ensure a steady economic growth and a more equitable distribution of the national resources.
He emphasized the need to revoke policies that, in his view, discriminate against the majority of Ghanaians in favour of a privileged few.
It is now time to create a framework that will truly serves the interests of all Ghanaians, Nyamekye concluded.
