Franklin Cudjoe, the President of IMANI Africa, has praised Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flag bearer and leader of the New Patriotic Party, for his steadfast commitment to governing with only fifty ministers, should he be elected on December 7, 2024.
Cudjoe emphasized that Bawumia’s plan to limit the number of ministers reflects a serious approach to leadership. His remarks followed the recent launch of the NPP’s manifesto, which occurred at the Assembly Hall of the Ghana Secondary Technical School (GSTS) in Takoradi on Sunday, August 18.
During this event, Dr. Bawumia reaffirmed his intention to significantly reduce the size of his cabinet, asserting that effective governance does not necessitate a large number of ministers.
I will have no more than 50 ministers in my government. My government will move towards leasing rather than outright purchase of goods such as vehicles, printing equipment, and so on. The private sector will have the responsibility for maintaining the equipment. With this approach, the budget can save a very significant amount of outright cash expenditure annually from various items across the Ministries.
DMB admits economic challenges but falls short of acknowledging the role his government’s fiscal recklessness contributed to the atrophy.”
It is not true that unemployment rate was higher in 2016 than now. It is almost 4× higher now.
And Dumsor was solved by December 2016 so there was no need for it in 2024. His Flat Tax idea though will be impactful if implemented well. His pledge to govern with 50 ministers is a great move.
