Minority demands downsizing of gov’t to reflect austere times
By Eugene Davis The minority in Parliament have asked President Nana Akufo-Addo to downsize its ministerial portfolios to reflect the austere and economic crisis the country is facing. According to the minority, given the state of affairs with hyperinflation, cedi depreciation and biting cost of living warrant that the president re-aligns and merges some of the ministries to make it more effective and ensure cuts in expenditure. Addressing the Parliamentary Press Corps at Parliament House on Monday, the minority leader, Dr. Ato Forson said Ghanaians had hoped that the seriousness of the economic situation would finally prompt a reduction in...