No basis to expand ministers; the president is on track – Adongo

President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to limit his ministerial appointments to 60 has stirred public debate, with some calling for an increase in the number of ministers.

However, Charles Adongo Bawaduah, Member of Parliament for Bongo, has defended the president’s choice, describing it as a strategic move to manage resources efficiently amidst economic challenges.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV, Bawaduah remarked, “I think the president has a plan, and he is working according to that plan.

“Constitutionally, he is not constrained to limit the number of ministers, but he knows the strategies he needs to deliver the promises made to the people who voted him into power.”

He acknowledged public concerns about previous administrations that operated with large numbers of ministers, which led to high costs in vehicles and operations.

“The economy is struggling, and the president is trying to maximize the use of available resources with his decision to stick to 60 ministers,” Bawaduah explained.

Responding to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s call for the president to apologize and expand the number of ministers, Bawaduah stated that the focus should be on strengthening the economy rather than meeting political expectations.

“I understand that people campaign hard for the party and expect ministerial positions, and supporters see ministerial appointments as a way to benefit. But the key thing is that the economy needs to be strong for everything else to function.”

Bawaduah urged the public to give the president the space to work with his current team.

“The president hasn’t even fully worked with the 60 ministers he promised, so there’s no basis for him to feel compelled to increase the number. Let him work with the 60 ministers he has.”

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