Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has given his full support to President John Dramani Mahama's decision to cap the number of ministers at 60, asserting that this number is sufficient for effective governance in Ghana.

Speaking during an interview with Channel One TV on Monday, Ayariga emphasised that the focus should be on the quality of governance rather than the sheer quantity of ministers.

Ayariga pointed to other successful economies, such as Australia, which operates with fewer ministers despite a significantly larger economy.

“I believe 60 ministers is enough. If you look at countries like Australia, which has a much larger economy than ours, they manage with no more than 35 ministers. So, I see no reason why 60 should not be sufficient for us,” Ayariga remarked.

The Majority Leader further emphasised that what truly matters is the government’s performance and the ability to meet the needs of the citizens.

He argued that governance is not about the number of ministers but about effective service delivery in critical areas like the economy, infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

Ayariga raised pertinent questions about the government’s ability to deliver on its promises. “The key question is whether we are making progress on the commitments we’ve made. Are we improving the economy, building resilient infrastructure, and ensuring a better education for our people? Are we creating a workforce that can compete globally?” he asked.

He also highlighted the importance of achieving self-sufficiency in key sectors such as agriculture and housing, and ensuring that essential services like healthcare are functioning more efficiently.

“These are the real measures of success,” he concluded, stressing that the focus should remain on tangible outcomes rather than the number of ministers.