Not every ministry needs a minister – Joyce Bawa

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, special aide to President John Mahama, has emphasised that some ministries do not need a minister.

According to her, President Mahama’s commitment to governing with only 60 ministers remains firm and achievable.

She stated that a reduction of ministries from 30 to 23 demonstrates President Mahama’s dedication to “resetting the nation and revitalising the economy.”

She expressed that concerns about the president’s ability to adhere to his promise are unwarranted, and instead, Ghanaians should allow him to lead and implement his vision.

“I love the fact that we just received this constitutional instrument, drastically reducing the amorphous size of government from 30 ministries to 23,” She said.

“There is a clear commitment to doing things differently—a very clear commitment. He has just told us that he has reduced the number of ministries from 30 to 23. There are some ministries that do not need deputies. Not every ministry needs a minister,” she added in an interview on Joy News.

This development comes after President Mahama issued an Executive Instrument to restructure and establish new ministries within the Civil Service.

The Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025, outlines the establishment of 23 ministries, focusing on sustainability, innovation, and youth empowerment.