Source: newsthemegh.com

Dr. Janet Fofie, a previous chair of the Public Services Commission, is in charge of leading the committee.

As part of their duties, the committee will also take into account the salaries and benefits of people who hold political office or any other positions that they think appropriate in accordance with the constitution.

The national economy and public sentiments should be taken into account while deciding on the remuneration, benefits, and wages of political office holders, President Akufo-Addo told the lawmakers.

“I must indicate that in recent times, [there’s been] a lot of public discourse surrounding the remuneration of public officers, except the primary of those of Article 71 office holders, and whether or not, notwithstanding the constitutional imperatives were deserving of what is being paid to us. In view of the challenges currently confronting our national economy. It might well be that your work should also focus on these concerns and make recommendations on how they should be addressed,” President Akufo-Addo said.

Committee members are:

Dr. Janet Fofie – Chairperson

Prof. Gyan Baffour – Member

Dr. Osei-Akoto – Member

Madam Gloria Ofori Buodu – Member

Mr. Ben Arthur – Member