President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at further changes to his government, saying additional reshuffles will be carried out as his administration continues to operate with a lean structure.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama said there would be more opportunities for people to serve in government.
“There’ll be reshuffles and reshuffles and reshuffles, so just stand in readiness. Who knows, your turn will come and you’ll be invited to serve,” he said.
The President also highlighted measures taken by his administration to reduce the size of government and curb public expenditure.
He said the number of presidential staff, advisers and other officials at the Presidency had been reduced from about 300 to just over 200 as part of efforts to make government more efficient.
“We’ve kept it lean and mean and that is how we’re able to cut down some of the waste,” he said.
President Mahama added that his administration had capped the number of ministers at 60, with some ministries and all regional ministerial offices operating without deputy ministers.
He said the decision formed part of the government’s commitment to reducing the cost of governance while improving efficiency.
President Mahama’s remarks come amid ongoing discussions about possible changes to his government as the administration continues to pursue its policy agenda and campaign commitments.
