[ 2017-01-30 ]

President Akufo-Addo inaugurates 30-member Gh@60 committee.

Confirmed: Ghana@60 Committee won't receive allowance
Joy News can confirm that the 60th Anniversary
planning Committee has resolved to forfeit all
allowances and remuneration following public
concern that the national celebration will be a
burden on a struggling economy.

"The service to be rendered by the committee
members will be strictly on a pro bono basis," a
statement signed by Chair of the Committee, Ken
Amankwa, said. President Nana Akufo-Addo put
together the Committee last week to mark the 60th
Anniversary of Ghana's independence from British
colonial rule in 1957.

The announcement of the Committee received a
backlash on social media following the fiasco that
characterised the Ghana @50 celebration under the
John Kufuor administration.

Critics also believe the celebration, which will
be climaxed on Independence Day, March 6, 2017, is
unnecessary since there is more work to be done to
turn the fortunes of the nation around than to
waste resources celebrating.

Read below the full statement on the resolution by
members of the Committee not receive any payment
for their work

FORFEITURE OF ALLOWANCE(S) BY MEMBERS OF THE 60TH
INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE

The 60th Independence Anniversary Planning
committee held its maiden meeting on Saturday, the
28th of January, 2017.

At the said meeting, members resolved to forfeit
any and all allowance(s) and/or remuneration which
may be due them.

The service to be rendered by the committee
members will be strictly on a pro bono basis.

This decision was largely motivated by H.E the
President's attitude towards public service, that
is to say, selfless service to one's homeland.
Further, we are determined to religiously be
guided by H.E. the President's directive for
members to be mindful of the difficult financial
and economic circumstances of our country,
regarding our 60th anniversary commemoration.

We continue to count on the support and prayers of
all Ghanaians in this endeavour.

Thank you and may God continue to bless our
homeland.

SGD

KEN AMANKWA

(CHAIRMAN, 60TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY PLANNING
COMMITTEE)

Source - Myjoyonline.com

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