The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Minority has called on the government to reduce its number of ministers to 60, citing the need for austerity measures in the face of severe economic challenges.
In a statement, Minority Leader Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson urged President Akufo-Addo to “rationalize the size of his government” and warned that the opposition would not support the approval of ministerial appointees until the government downsizes.
The Minority criticized the government’s handling of the economy, citing excessive borrowing, wasteful expenditure, and a high tax regime that burdens ordinary Ghanaians and struggling businesses.
“Ghana’s current challenges require innovative, radical solutions and a commitment to modesty and sacrifice from the political class,” Dr. Forson said. “The government must signal to the people of Ghana and the investor community that it is ready to make the necessary sacrifices to restore confidence in the economy.”
The opposition’s stance comes as the government faces criticism for its management of the economy, with rising unemployment, hardships, and economic shrinkage. The Minority’s demand for a smaller government is seen as a bid to force the ruling party to prioritize the interests of the Ghanaian people over political expediency.
By reducing the number of ministers, the government can demonstrate its commitment to prudent management of public resources and improving the quality of life for Ghanaians, the Minority argued.
The development highlights the growing tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in Ghana’s parliament, with the Minority vowing to hold the government accountable for its actions.
By Eugene Davis
