National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia has revealed that there was intense pressure on President John Dramani Mahama to appoint more than 60 Ministers following the NDC's victory in the December elections. During his time in opposition, Mahama had vocally criticized the Akufo-Addo government for appointing over 120 Ministers, branding it as unnecessary and indicative of a government mismanaging resources. He had, during his campaign, made a firm commitment to keep his Ministerial appointments to a maximum of 60, a pledge he aimed to uphold in the interest of fiscal responsibility and good governance.

Despite the pressure from certain factions within the party, Asiedu Nketia stated that President Mahama stood firm on his promise, demonstrating his commitment to effective governance. "You know I have always been against the appointment of over 120 Ministers by Akufo-Addo because it was a complete waste of resources," Asiedu Nketia remarked. He emphasized the financial burden that accompanies having a large number of Ministers and asserted the need for a more streamlined cabinet to foster efficiency.

In discussing the internal dynamics of the NDC, he mentioned that multiple meetings were convened to deliberate on the possibility of increasing the number of Ministers by at least five, but Mahama resolutely maintained that not even a quarter could be added to the original figure. Asiedu Nketia stressed that compromising on this principle simply to satisfy individual interests would ultimately harm the country, a sentiment that reflects a broader philosophy of prudent governance.

"Akufo-Addo wanted to satisfy everybody by appointing many Ministers and we saw the end results," he noted. "In life, you cannot eat your cake and have it. If we want to develop the country, we must be prepared to make certain sacrifices." This highlights the NDC's strategic vision under Mahama to prioritize the nation's resources and focus on impactful governance rather than simply filling positions to appease party members.

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