Former Fanteakwa South DCE Raises Concern Over Delayed End-of-Service Benefits and Public Resource Priorities

The former District Chief Executive (DCE) for Fanteakwa South, Hon. Ernest Ofosu, has expressed concern over persistent delays in the payment of end-of-service benefits to public workers, describing the situation as unfair and discouraging to dedicated staff.

Speaking on the Radio1 Morning Show with host Nana Kwabena Addo, he highlighted what he described as a growing administrative challenge that continues to affect workers even after years of loyal service to the state.

According to him, Act 711 clearly outlines the responsibility of public institutions to ensure that workers receive their end-of-service benefits promptly, describing it as a critical part of ensuring dignity after retirement or completion of service.

However, he noted that the reality on the ground paints a different picture.

“Ours was kept long, and we have not received it,” he said, reflecting the frustration of affected workers who have been left waiting for their entitlements.

He further explained that once the standard processing period expires, affected workers often face significant difficulties in accessing their delayed benefits, creating what he described as an “endless cycle of waiting.”

“The administrative process creates a rigid timeline that works heavily against the staff. Once the standard service window closes, securing these delayed benefits becomes an uphill battle. It is nearly impossible to get proper financial resolution after the initial period has passed,” he added.

The former DCE also raised concerns about what he sees as imbalanced priorities in resource allocation within local governance systems. He argued that while administrative and structural projects often receive attention, urgent community needs are sometimes neglected.

He cited local healthcare as a key example, stressing that essential facilities such as the Agogo Hospital are far more critical to community wellbeing than some alternative or secondary projects.

“There is a glaring imbalance in how resources are allocated. Key hospitals like Agogo carry far greater importance than secondary administrative projects or alternative clinics,” he said.

He warned that when the welfare of workers is ignored and essential health infrastructure is not prioritized, the broader community ultimately suffers.

He therefore called on relevant authorities to urgently address the delays in paying workers their rightful benefits under Act 711 and to refocus development priorities toward frontline healthcare services and essential public needs that directly impact citizens’ lives.

By: Radio1/ Paulina Armah