President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his administration will continue to reshuffle government appointees as part of efforts to strengthen governance and create opportunities for more qualified individuals to serve the country.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and Citizens’ Engagement in the Volta Region last Friday, the President assured members of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other aspiring public officials that further appointments would be made as his administration evolves.
“There’ll be reshuffles and reshuffles and reshuffles, so just stand in readiness. Who knows, your turn will come and you’ll be invited to serve,” President Mahama said.
His remarks are likely to intensify speculation about potential changes within the executive following the appointments made since the NDC assumed office.
Mahama Defends Lean Government
President Mahama also defended his administration’s decision to maintain what he described as a lean and efficient government, arguing that the approach has significantly reduced public expenditure while improving operational efficiency.
He disclosed that the number of presidential staff, advisers and other officials at the Presidency has been reduced from about 300 under previous arrangements to just over 200.
According to him, the downsizing has eliminated unnecessary expenditure and contributed to efforts to reduce waste in government.
“We’ve kept it lean and mean and that is how we’re able to cut down some of the waste,” he stated.
Commitment to Lower Cost of Governance
The President further stressed that his administration has fulfilled its campaign pledge to reduce the size of government by limiting the number of ministers to 60. He added that several ministries, as well as all regional ministerial offices, are operating without deputy ministers as part of the government’s cost-cutting strategy.
President Mahama explained that the streamlined structure is intended to lower the cost of governance while maintaining effective public administration.
Reducing the size of government formed a key part of the NDC’s 2024 campaign promises, with the administration maintaining that a smaller executive would free up more public resources for national development.
The President’s latest comments come amid ongoing public discussion about the possibility of changes to government appointments as the administration advances its policy agenda and seeks to improve performance across ministries, departments and agencies.
