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President John Mahama has sworn in six ministerial nominees. This follows their parliamentary approval on Tuesday, January 21 after appearing before the Appointments Committee. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marked the official commencement of their roles in key government positions.       The nominees, who underwent rigorous …

Parliament has approved the first batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama following their vetting by the Appointments Committee. The approval follows the Committee’s unanimous recommendation of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; John Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu; and Dr Dominic Ayine, …

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a new slate of ministerial nominees as part of his vision for governance. Among the key nominations, Haruna Iddrisu, a former Minority Leader in Parliament and seasoned politician has been designated to lead the Education Ministry. Governs Kwame Agbodza has been nominated to head …

The controversial Legislative Instrument (LI) seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament. The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, has officially withdrawn the controversial Legislative Instrument (L.I.) on behalf of the Minister for Transport. This L.I. sought …

The vice president and the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to limit the number of Ministers and Deputy Ministers to no more than 50 under his presidency. Dr. Bawumia emphasized the significance of an effective governance structure and pointed out that a reduced number …

The Constitution Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) is advocating that a limit be placed on the number of individuals appointed as Ministers in the country. According to the Chairperson of the CRCC, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, a maximum of twenty-five (25) people will be enough to manage and run various sectors of …

Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah says the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will not ignore calls for a reduction in the size of his government. The President, on Sunday, October 30, 2022, addressed the nation on the state of Ghana’s economy. Speaking to Ghanaians, the President assured Ghanaians …

The Member of Parliament (MP) for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa  has criticised President Akufo-Addo over his positive assessment of his appointees. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the President is out of touch with reality for not seeing the need for a shake-up within the executive. According to him, this is …

The Majority Leader in Parliament and also Member of Parliament for Suame constituency in the Ashanti Region, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has suggested a reduction in the number of ministers of state. According to him, fewer ministers than currently exist, will lower the pressure on the public purse. Speaking at a public …

  A Political analyst Nana Takyi Asiedu has Cautioned the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Danquah Akuffo Addo to reduce the number of Minister in his next Government.   Nana Takyi Sighting China as an example lamented that most Developed Countries have lesser number of Ministers, meaning that Development does …