Ghana approves tax on President’s salary and allowances, rejects retirement tax

The Ghanaian government accepted the Constitutional Review Committee’s recommendation that the President pay taxes on his salary and allowances while in office, but it rejected a proposal to tax the President’s retirement gratuity and pension. Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine announced the decision on 30 July 2026 while presenting the government’s White Paper on the CRC’s recommendations.

The measure is presented as part of broader governance reforms aimed at improving accountability and transparency within Ghana’s constitutional framework. Details of how the President’s tax liability will be incorporated into tax law are to be worked out later.