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President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the significant challenge of appointing only 60 ministers from a pool of thousands of applicants, a process that has left many hopeful candidates disappointed. Speaking at a Presidential Dinner in Accra on January 8, Mahama expressed the difficulty of meeting the high expectations of Ghanaians, who are eager for a leaner government.
“I have hit the ground running,” Mahama stated, sharing the steps he has already taken to address the country’s pressing issues, such as economic recovery and improving the lives of citizens. He mentioned several meetings with key multilateral and bilateral partners, outlining his efforts to kickstart meaningful progress for the nation.
However, Mahama admitted the tough decisions ahead in forming a 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,” he remarked. Despite this, he reassured the public that success in governance is not solely defined by 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,” Mahama said, reinforcing his commitment to effective leadership.
He also took a moment to reflect on the lessons learned from the previous administration, cautioning against repeating the mistakes made by the NPP government, which he believes led to Ghanaians punishing them for arrogance, incompetence, and a failure to address citizens’ concerns. Mahama stressed that the focus of his administration would be on responding to the people’s needs and ensuring a more trusted and effective government.
