President John Dramani Mahama has hinted at a ministerial reshuffle in his government as his administration continues to operate with a lean structure.
According to John Mahama, there will be reshuffles and reshuffles and reshuffles under his administration.
Mahama disclosed that his administration reduced the size of government to curb public expenditure.
Speaking during the Reset Tour and citizens’ engagement in the Volta Region on Friday, July 17, President Mahama stated, “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”.
“We’ve kept it lean and mean, and that is how we’re able to cut down some of the waste,” he said.
Mahama’s comments follow the Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, who has hinted that President John Mahama will soon conduct an assessment of appointees’ performance ahead of a possible reshuffle.
According to Callistus Mahama, the ministers and Chief Executive Officers of state institutions will all be assessed “based on tangible outcomes, measurable impact, effective service delivery, prudent management of public resources, and the successful implementation of Government policies and programmes”.
In a statement issued by the Presidency on Monday, June 8, Secretary to the President, Callistus Mahama, warned appointees against taking private awards and hinted that President Mahama will soon undertake a comprehensive review of all ministers and heads of state institutions to determine their retention, reassignment, or removal from office.
Parts of the statement read, “Accordingly, Ministers and Chief Executive Officers are reminded that their performance will be assessed based on tangible outcomes, measurable impact, effective service delivery, prudent management of public resources, and the successful implementation of Government policies and programmes.
His Excellency the President wishes to emphasise that, in due course, the Presidency will undertake a comprehensive review of the performance of Ministers and Chief Executive Officers. The findings of this review shall constitute a key basis for decisions relating to retention in office, reassignment of responsibilities, and any future Cabinet or executive restructuring.
Public officials are therefore encouraged to devote their full attention to the execution of their mandates and the delivery of results for the people of Ghana rather than seeking or participating in external recognition schemes of questionable credibility.
Your cooperation in this matter is highly appreciated.
Please accept the assurances of the highest consideration of His Excellency, the President of the Republic”.
Also, the NDC, in a statement, had earlier urged the public to disregard circulating reports of a purported ministerial reshuffle.
According to the NDC, the purported ministerial reshuffle is false and misleading.
The party further cautions that deliberate misinformation continues to undermine public discourse and calls on citizens to verify all official information before sharing.
In a press statement by the NDC, it read, “As we all strive to curb the menace of deliberate misinformation, some individuals will stop at nothing to poison the atmosphere.
The official spokesperson for this administration is Hon Felic Kwakye Ofosu. Kindly verify any such information through his official channels before sharing it.
The Cybersecurity Act have serious implications, so let us all be mindful and responsible in our communication”.
The NDC statement follows a purported list claiming that President Mahama has announced ministerial and Deputy ministerial changes.
The so-called list saw Ministers like Sam George, Eric, and Dr Frank Amoakohene, with other appointments being terminated.
Also, the list saw some reassignments and new appointments, with Dr Zanetor Rawlings being named as the Defence Minister among others.
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