President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the difficulty of appointing just 60 ministers, despite receiving thousands of CVs from prospective candidates.

Speaking at a Presidential Dinner in Accra on January 8, Mahama highlighted the challenge of forming a capable team to fulfil his promises to Ghanaians. He emphasised his commitment to addressing key national issues, including the economy, through meetings with international partners.

“You wouldn’t want to be in my shoes when you’ve promised to appoint only 60 ministers, yet thousands of people are sending in their CVs,” Mahama said, recognising that many hopefuls would be disappointed.

Despite the limited number of positions, Mahama reassured the public that contributing to the success of his administration goes beyond ministerial roles. He stressed the importance of learning from the previous administration’s mistakes to ensure a more effective and trustworthy government.

“The success of this administration will secure us another term, perhaps under a different leader, but we must get this right so that Ghanaians can continue to have confidence in us,” he added.

Mahama also reflected on the reasons voters rejected the previous government, citing arrogance and incompetence, and underscored the importance of not repeating those mistakes.

Source:TheDotNews