Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia , has promised to have no more than 50 ministers if elected President of Ghana. Speaking at the NPP 2024 Manifesto Launch in Takoradi on August 18, 2024, Dr. Bawumia explained that he will implement an efficient governance system, a key component of which will include having fewer ministers of state. He pledged to implement economic policies that will sustain Ghana’s recovering economy, noting that even though Ghana’s economy is rebounding, it is important to continue with policies that will lead to macroeconomic stability with improved economic conditions.
He said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, we have experienced a major economic crisis and, with your support, weathered the storm. But we are not yet where we want to be. It is, therefore, very important to protect and expand our rebounding economy to attain and sustain macroeconomic stability with low inflation, low interest rates, exchange rate stability, and low budget deficits”. He added that he will implement policies to encourage and stimulate the private sector to play a greater role in the economy.
He explained “The move towards private sector provision of many public services would create fiscal space of at least 3% of GDP annually (GH¢30 billion). This represents a major paradigm shift. Additionally, an efficient system of governance will require even fewer ministers. Therefore, I would have no more than 50 ministers”. He insisted that the 2024 NPP Manifesto prioritizes what the people of Ghana need, such as job creation for the youth.
