The Minister of State for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling all promises outlined in its 120-day Social Contract.
Speaking during a post-cabinet press briefing this afternoon, he assured the public that “the 120 social contract will be kept.”
The contract, which contains 26 key commitments, has already seen progress on several fronts, including the reduction of government size, the introduction of a no-academic-fee policy for first-year tertiary students, and the establishment of a Constitutional Review Committee to address governance reforms.
A key pledge fulfilled so far is the formation of what the government calls the “leanest and most efficient administration” under the Fourth Republic.
President Mahama has made only 56 ministerial appointments, including deputies and regional ministers, significantly lower than previous governments, which often exceeded 80 appointments. However, concerns remain about the number of presidential staffers yet to be appointed.
While the total figure has not been disclosed, the government has announced ten appointments so far. Another promise on course is the National Economic Dialogue, scheduled for March 11, 2025, aimed at assessing the economy and developing a homegrown fiscal consolidation program.
Addressing concerns about government size, Kwakye Ofosu emphasized that “this government will be the smallest in the history of Ghana.”
He argued that limiting appointments would curb unnecessary expenditure and free up resources for critical development projects.
Speaking on transparency, he stated, “We have been proactive and more transparent,” noting that every appointment to the presidency has been publicly disclosed, unlike in previous administrations.
The government also reaffirmed its stance on banning political appointees from purchasing state assets, a policy designed to prevent conflicts of interest.
