President John Dramani Mahama has been urged to fulfill his promise of running a lean government by scrapping deputy ministerial positions in various sectors.
In a recent article, it was emphasized that the appointment of deputy ministers, especially in the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, is unnecessary and ineffective.
The argument put forth is that deputy ministers often perform minimal functions and are not accountable for their actions.
Instead, the focus should be on empowering the Chief Executive Officers, Executive Secretaries, and directors of the agencies within the ministry to work effectively with the appointed minister.
It was further emphasized that the appointment of deputy ministers should not be used as a form of tokenism for any minority group.
The key to a successful ministry lies in having a qualified and capable minister leading the sector, with support from competent individuals in key positions.
