Mahama sweats for 25 ministers in 9 days; 35 more

President John Dramani Mahama is under mounting pressure to fulfil a campaign promise he made ahead of the December 2024 presidential election to finalize the appointment of his ministers within two weeks of being sworn in.

With less than four days remaining to meet the self-imposed deadline, the President has so far nominated 25 out of the 60 ministers he pledged to appoint.

This has sparked public debate about his ability to deliver on what many considered a low-priority campaign promise compared to pressing national issues.

Of the 25 nominations announced, 13 are for Regional Minister positions, raising concerns about the urgency of appointing regional representatives while the cabinet remains largely unconstituted.

Critics argue that the focus should have been on forming the cabinet to address the critical challenges facing the country.

Some have questioned why the rush to name Regional Ministers when key cabinet positions, which are essential for policy direction, are still vacant.

President Mahama’s promise to work with a streamlined team of 60 ministers was part of his broader commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the country, but the slow pace of appointments is beginning to cast doubt on his ability to honour his pledge.

As the clock ticks, Ghanaians are watching closely to see if the President can fulfil this promise and assemble a competent team to tackle the nation’s challenges effectively.