President John Dramani Mahama has indicated that his administration will undertake further changes to the composition of government, signalling that a ministerial reshuffle could take place in the coming months.
Speaking during his Reset Tour and citizens' engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, the President said more opportunities would become available for people to serve in his 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.
Mahama said his administration had reduced the number of presidential staff, advisers and other officials at the Presidency from about 300 to just over 200 to cut public spending and improve efficiency.
“We’ve kept it lean and mean and that is how we’re able to cut down some of the waste,” he said.
The president said his government had also capped the number of ministers at 60, with some ministries and all regional ministerial offices operating without deputy ministers.
He said the measures formed part of his administration’s commitment to reducing the cost of governance while maintaining effective public administration.
Mahama’s comments come amid speculation over possible changes to his government as it pursues its policy agenda and campaign promises.