President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the challenge of appointing only 60 ministers as thousands of hopeful candidates submit CVs.
Speaking at a Presidential Dinner in Accra on Wednesday, January 8, Mahama emphasized the importance of forming a capable team to deliver on campaign promises. “I have hit the ground running,” he said, noting his meetings with key multilateral and bilateral partners to address pressing economic and governance issues.
He highlighted the difficulties of balancing public expectations with his commitment to a leaner government. “You wouldn’t want to be in my shoes when you’ve promised to appoint only 60 ministers, yet thousands of people are sending in their CVs. Then maybe some people will be disappointed,” Mahama remarked.
The President reassured Ghanaians that the success of his administration depends on collective efforts, not just ministerial appointments. “The success of this administration will secure us another term, perhaps under a different leader. But we must get this right so that Ghanaians can continue to have confidence in us,” he stated.
Mahama further cautioned against repeating the mistakes of the previous administration, which he said lost public trust due to arrogance and incompetence. “There’s no use fighting for political power if we are coming to repeat the same mistakes that the NPP did,” he warned.
