President John Dramani Mahama has acknowledged the immense pressure and high expectations surrounding his administration’s commitment to appoint a lean government.

Speaking at the Presidential Dinner in Accra on Wednesday, January 8, Mahama highlighted the challenge of managing public expectations while ensuring effective governance.

“You wouldn’t want to be in my shoes when you’ve promised to appoint only 60 ministers, yet thousands of people are sending in their CVs. Then, maybe some people will be disappointed,” the President said.

He stressed that while the size of government is an important consideration, the success of his administration depends on contributions from all sectors of society, not just ministerial appointments.

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“The success of this administration will secure us another term, perhaps under a different leader. But we must get this right so that Ghanaians can continue to have confidence in us,” he added.

The President also reflected on lessons from the previous administration, urging his government to avoid the pitfalls that led to the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) loss of public trust.

Despite the challenges, Mr Mahama says he remains focused on delivering on his promises and fostering trust through a government that listens and responds to the needs of the people.

“There’s no use fighting for political power if we are coming to repeat the same mistakes,” Mahama cautioned.