President Mahama To Begin Nationwide Thank You Tour In Volta Region: “Special Occasion”
- President John Mahama will embark on a nationwide Thank You Tour, beginning with a visit to the Volta Region on Friday, January 24, 2025
- The president plans to express appreciation to Ghanaians for their overwhelming support during the 2024 elections
- A statement from the presidency noted that President Mahama's visit will involve a grand durbar
President John Mahama is set to commence a nationwide Thank You Tour, beginning with a visit to the Volta Region on Friday, January 24, 2025.
The tour is for him to express his appreciation to Ghanaians for their overwhelming support during the 2024 elections.
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A statement from the presidency noted that the visit would involve a grand durbar, bringing together chiefs, queen mothers, opinion leaders, religious leaders, labour union representatives, and key figures from the informal sector.
"This event is expected to strengthen the bond between the President and citizens while celebrating their vital contributions to Ghana’s progress."
"We look forward to a vibrant and successful event in the Volta Region as we recognise and honour our fellow citizens’ invaluable support and trust.”
The Volta Region is noted as a stronghold of the president's National Democratic Congress.
As promised, President Mahama’s administration has already announced his full cabinet within 14 days of being sworn in.
After his election win, Mahama contended that Ghana had been left in an abyss created by outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo's governance.
His party outlined a 25-point plan with Mahama’s priorities for his first 120 days in power in a bid to start the reset he campaigned on.
Among other things, Mahama has committed to forming the leanest government in Ghana’s recent history within the first 90 days of his administration to cut costs.
Mahama also pledged to hold a National Economic Dialogue and scrap several taxes, including the E-levy and the COVID levy, within the first 90 days of his administration.
Mahama completes ministerial nominations
Mahama has made 42 ministerial nominations. YEN.com.gh reported that the presidency released the final batch of nominations on January 21.
The president has committed to maintaining a lean government with only 60 ministers. He is currently at 42 ministerial slots, leaving him with at most 18 deputy ministers to appoint.
The list of 42 nominees includes seven women. Five of the seven women are Members of Parliament, for a total of 24 Members of Parliament.
The president also introduced three new responsibilities by nominating three ministers for Special Initiatives, Government Communications and Climate Change and Sustainability.
The 1992 Constitution demands that the majority of ministerial appointments be Members of Parliament.
The president earlier announced a reduction in the number of government ministries, from 29 to 23, two days after taking office on January 9, 2025, as part of an administrative restructuring initiative to enhance efficiency and streamline government operations.
The re-organisation was formalised through the Civil Service (Ministries) Instrument, 2025 (E.I. 1), signed by President Mahama on January 9, 2025.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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