Akufo-Addo considering a leaner Government in final term - Oppong Nkrumah

He said the large government size, has served its purpose

Akufo-Addo considering a leaner Government in final term - Oppong Nkrumah
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

The President’s representative at the Information Ministry, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, says the size of the Akufo-Addo government will be reduced when finally consituted.

Mr Oppong Nkrumah said the President envisions his next government to be more efficient, and that, the mamoth sized administration has served its purpose in the previous term

He made these remarks, speaking on CitiFM's eyewitness News.

“After delivering on his first four years agenda, he now has reason to shift his play a little as he gets into his legacy term.”

“The indication I get from him [President Akufo-Addo] is that, having completed the herculean task of the first term, he is now in a position to go for a leaner team to deliver on his legacy agenda,” Mr. Oppong Nkrumah said.

The past Akufo-Addo Administration consisted of 110 ministers - a government size, that was criticized by many.

This came after he had promised to cut government spending after defeating John Mahama in the 2016 election.

Critics had said that there was no justification for the creation of some of the ministerial portfolios created by President Akufo-Addo.