President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of senior citizens, pledging better pensions, stronger social protection and enhanced healthcare services as Ghana’s economy recovers.
Speaking at the annual State Luncheon for Senior Citizens in Accra, the President said older Ghanaians deserve to live in dignity after dedicating years of service to the nation’s development.
He assured retirees that the government’s economic recovery agenda would deliver benefits not only to the active workforce but also to pensioners through improved retirement incomes.
“We are invested in growing the economy, and I pledge to our senior citizens that as the economy improves, we will improve not only wages and salaries for the active working population but also improve pensions for those who have sacrificed tirelessly for our dear nation, Ghana,” President Mahama said.
The President said strengthening the economy remains central to the government’s broader efforts to improve living standards and ensure that senior citizens enjoy greater financial security in retirement.
Beyond government interventions, President Mahama called on families, religious organisations, communities and the wider public to play a more active role in supporting older people.
He stressed that caring for the elderly should be a shared national responsibility and urged Ghanaians not to neglect those who have contributed significantly to the country’s progress.
“Government alone cannot achieve this. Families, communities, faith organizations, 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 that they are forgotten,” he said.
As part of efforts to improve healthcare access for older persons, the President encouraged senior citizens to enrol in the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as MahamaCares.
He explained that the programme is designed to help cover the cost of treating non-communicable diseases, which disproportionately affect the elderly and often impose a heavy financial burden on retirees and their families.
President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s healthcare and social protection systems to ensure senior citizens receive the care, financial support and dignity they deserve throughout their retirement years.
He noted that protecting the welfare of older persons remains an important component of the government’s inclusive development agenda as it works to rebuild the economy and improve the quality of life for all Ghanaians.
