Honourable Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ofoase-Ayirebi, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for staying true to his commitment to run a lean government with only 60 ministers. This decision, according to Mahama, is aimed at reducing government expenditure, cutting down waste, and ensuring efficiency in governance.
Since taking office on January 7th, President Mahama has remained firm in his promise, despite thousands of hopefuls submitting their CVs for ministerial positions. He admitted that selecting only 60 ministers from a large pool of qualified candidates has been a difficult task, but he believes it is a necessary step to prevent unnecessary spending.
Mahama’s strategy involves streamlining government agencies and avoiding the creation of new ministries that may only add to government costs without real benefits. By maintaining a smaller team, he aims to channel more resources into essential areas like education, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Reacting to Mahama’s approach, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah acknowledged that working with fewer ministers is a smart move. He admitted that reducing the number of government appointees would free up funds that could be invested in other crucial sectors of the economy.
However, he was quick to add that the New Patriotic Party (NPP), if given the opportunity to govern again, would take it a step further by reducing the number of ministers to just 50. He emphasized that a future NPP government would be even leaner, cutting unnecessary government spending to ensure the country’s resources are used more effectively.
The discussion on reducing government size has long been a topic of debate in Ghana. While Mahama’s decision to stick to 60 ministers has been met with praise, Oppong Nkrumah’s promise of an even smaller government raises questions about which party will truly deliver a leaner administration.
With Ghanaians growing increasingly concerned about government spending, the big question remains. Will future administrations uphold these promises, or will the number of ministers keep rising once again?
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