President John Dramani Mahama has declared that he will not appoint deputy ministers for some ministries.
The President made the announcement during the swearing-in ceremony of the six approved ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
This is to honour his commitment to maintaining a cabinet of 60 ministers, a promise he made during his election campaign. "As the ministers are approved by Parliament and sworn in, I will proceed to appoint deputy ministers for some ministries, ensuring the total number of ministers remains at 60, as I promised the people of Ghana," President Mahama stated.
He further explained that the decision to forgo deputy ministers for selected ministries aligns with his effort to fulfil his promise of forming a lean and efficient government. "This will make this government the leanest and, I believe, the most efficient in Ghana's history," he remarked.
