Ghana’s opposition demands government downsize to 60 ministers
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,...
