Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has trimmed the number of ministries from 30 to 23 in a bid to reduce government expenditure, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
On January 9, an executive order formalizing this change was published in a gazette, two days after the president took office.
Eight ministries, including information, sanitation and water resources, national security, railway development, parliamentary affairs, public enterprises, and chieftaincy and religious affairs, have been abolished.
These ministries were established during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The revised government structure maintains key ministries such as finance, health, education, defence, and energy, while also introducing new ministries focused on green transition, digital technology, youth empowerment, and creative arts.
Mahama, who served as president from 2012 to 2017, regained power after defeating former Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia in the December presidential elections, securing 56.55% of the votes to Bawumia’s 41.6%.
Bawumia conceded defeat prior to the official announcement of the results.
