The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has reiterated that the government will stick to its promise not to appoint more than 60 ministers, despite ongoing concerns and political debate around the size of the cabinet.
Ayariga stated this assurance during a parliamentary session, emphasizing that the current administration remains committed to keeping the number of ministers below the pledged cap. He highlighted that this limit was an important campaign promise made by the government and that it would honour it as part of its efforts to practice responsible governance.
The issue of ministerial numbers has been a topic of political scrutiny, with critics raising questions about the government’s intentions as appointments continue. Reports indicate that President John Mahama had pledged to reduce the size of government from the previous administration’s larger cabinet and cap it at no more than 60 ministers.
Ayariga dismissed suggestions that the number of ministers might exceed the promised limit, stressing that such claims were politically motivated attempts to create confusion. He also pointed out that the government has so far appointed a number of ministers that stays within the threshold, affirming that there are no plans to go beyond the pledged ceiling.
His comments come as part of ongoing discussions in Parliament about the structure and cost of governance, with many lawmakers pushing for efficiency and accountability in public appointments. The government’s stance, as outlined by Ayariga, is to adhere strictly to the commitment made to the public regarding the size of the ministerial list.
