President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to a lean and effective government as he swore in 13 Deputy Ministers and Minister of State for Public Sector Reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, at the Jubilee House.
During the ceremony, President Mahama urged the newly appointed officials to embrace sacrifice and dedication to ensure a prosperous future for the nation. He emphasized that good governance does not require an oversized administration but rather competent leadership that delivers results.
“The task of resetting and building Ghana requires effective leadership, not an elephant-sized government,” Mahama stated. “I count on you to work together to provide that leadership for our people.”
He reiterated his promise to maintain a lean, cost-effective government, appointing Deputy Ministers only in ministries with significant workloads. The appointees, spanning key sectors such as Finance, Education, Agriculture, Energy, and Infrastructure, are expected to play vital roles in advancing national development.
The President also highlighted his administration’s fiscal discipline, noting that public resources should be managed responsibly to benefit the people rather than government officials. He disclosed that the number of Presidential Staffers had been kept minimal, with only 30 political appointees so far, significantly fewer than the previous administration.
Mahama assured Ghanaians that his final list of four additional Deputy Ministers would soon be submitted, completing the government’s targeted 60-minister structure. He praised Parliament for the swift approval of his nominees, allowing the administration to begin work on its policy commitments without delay.
On behalf of the newly sworn-in officials, Minister Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba expressed gratitude to the President and pledged their dedication to achieving his vision of national transformation.
