Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo
Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is Ghana's Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, known for his commitment to balancing the needs of workers with the health of the economy. In recent discussions regarding salary negotiations, he emphasized the importance of recognizing economic realities while ensuring that workers' concerns are adequately addressed. His leadership plays a critical role in shaping policies that affect the livelihoods of millions of Ghanaian workers.
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Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment who appealed to the union to call off the strike.
NLC declares CLOGSAG strike illegal, summons parties for emergency meeting
Ghana· 2026-03-06
Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has urged young Ghanaians to pursue business openings linked to last week's 'buss' about fugu following President John Dramani Mahama’s visit to Zambia.
Labour Minister urges youth to target Zambia market amid viral 'fugu'Ghana· 2026-02-09
Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo was present at the meeting.
President Mahama directs extension of railway line from Tema Port to Dawa Industrial enclaveGhana· 2025-10-20
Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has expressed the government’s commitment to implement revolutionary and transformational policies to create sustainable, decent and well-paying jobs.
Government committed to creating decent jobs — Labour MinisterGhana· 2025-06-10
Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo has reaffirmed the government’s firm commitment to strengthening occupational safety and health standards across Ghana.
Employment Minister pledges enhanced workplace safety amid technological advancementsGhana· 2025-05-02
Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo is the Minister of Employment and Labour Relations who is working to reinstate wrongfully dismissed public sector workers.
Government to reinstate wrongfully dismissed public sector workers – MinisterGhana· 2025-04-10
Mr Pelpuo is the Minister for Employment and Labour Relations who is working to reinstate wrongfully dismissed public sector workers.
Government to reinstate wrongfully dismissed public sector workers – MinisterGhana· 2025-04-10Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo launched the initiative in Accra last Tuesday.
Labour Ministry, YEA launch Work Abroad ProgrammeGhana· 2025-03-20
Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, Dr Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, said the government recognised workers’ concerns but urged balance in the negotiations.
Government appeals to labour unions to consider economic difficulties in salary negotiationsGhana· 2025-02-20