President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to running a lean government, disclosing that only 30 political appointees currently serve at the Jubilee House.
He emphasized that this move aligns with his promise to reduce government expenditure and ensure efficiency in governance.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of newly approved ministers and deputy ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, President Mahama clarified that out of the 30 political appointees, 27 are presidential staffers, and three are directors of key government initiatives, all pending the Council of State's approval. "The same commitment to composing a lean government has found expression in the appointments made at the presidency so far," he noted.
Responding to recent claims by the Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor, that his government had exceeded its ministerial and presidential staff appointments, Mahama strongly refuted those allegations.
