Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare has commended President John Dramani Mahama's decision to reduce the number of ministries from 30 to 23, describing it as a step in the right direction for streamlining governance.

He noted that while the decision aligns with his earlier recommendation, he would have preferred a more robust approach to ensure its longevity. "I don't know whether he read it [my memo to him] or not, but I suggested that it should be 20," Prof.

Asare remarked with a chuckle. "However, I think 23 is good.

It's closer to 20 than 30.