President John Dramani Mahama has justified excluding the Information Ministry from his administration’s 23 ministries. He described the decision as a strategic move to streamline government and improve communication efficiency.
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) had earlier raised concerns, seeking clarity on the Ministry’s removal from the government structure.
Streamlining for Efficiency
During a press interaction, President Mahama explained that eliminating the Information Ministry was part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce redundancies in governance.
“There’s no Information Ministry among the 23 ministries we announced. This decision aligns with our promise to downsize government,” he clarified.
Communication Under the Presidency
To meet communication needs, President Mahama announced a Minister of State in charge of government communications operating directly under the presidency.
“We’ve been strategic about managing information flow because it’s crucial to our success. That’s why we integrated communications into the presidency, led by a Minister of State with skilled professionals in key sectors,” he added.
Modernizing the ISD
Mahama also outlined plans to revamp the Information Services Department (ISD). The department will shift from its traditional civil service setup to a more dynamic entity under the presidency. This change aims to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate updates on government activities.
