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President Mahama has reduced the size of the presidency from 355 to 233- Felix ofosu kwakye discloses
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The Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says President John Mahama has reduced the number of political appointees at the Presidency from 355 under the previous administration to 233.
According to him, the reduction forms part of the President’s commitment to cut down the size of government and promote efficiency in public administration.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series held at the Jubilee House on Monday, June 15, 2026.
He explained that the total number of staff at the Presidency has also reduced from 953 in 2024 to 808 under the current administration.
“The President promised to reduce the number of political appointees and people who work at the Presidency, and he has done exactly that,” he stated.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that the current staff strength at the Presidency is made up of 233 political appointees and 575 civil and public servants.
He said the reduction reflects President Mahama’s efforts to fulfil campaign promises aimed at reducing government expenditure and improving efficiency in governance.
The minister further indicated that the President has also reduced the number of ministers and deputy ministers, noting that there are currently 58 serving ministers and deputy ministers.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu added that despite criticisms from some sections of the public and the opposition, the government remains committed to prudent management of public resources and accountable governance.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has clarified that former Finance Minister Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta remains the subject of criminal proceedings in Ghana and is still wanted under a valid arrest warrant issued by the High Court in Accra.
In a public notice, the OSP said it had taken note of a transcript of a hearing from a United States immigration court that has been circulated by some media organisations.
According to the office, the document has been interpreted by some to suggest that Mr. Ofori-Atta has not been credibly charged or linked to any wrongdoing in Ghana.
The OSP rejected that interpretation, explaining that it is not involved in Mr. Ofori-Atta’s immigration proceedings in the United States.
It said its involvement relates only to extradition proceedings, which are being handled through Ghana’s Attorney-General as the country’s central authority.
According to the OSP, the extradition documents are not before the US immigration court and the court has no authority to determine whether the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta are credible.
“The credibility or otherwise of the criminal charges against Mr. Ofori-Atta is a matter for determination by the courts in Ghana,” the OSP stated.
The office explained that there are three separate legal proceedings involving the former minister.
These include the immigration proceedings in the United States concerning his immigration status, extradition proceedings to determine whether he should be returned to Ghana, and the criminal case before the High Court in Accra involving corruption and corruption-related offences.
The OSP reiterated that Mr. Ofori-Atta remains before the High Court in Accra as an accused person and that a valid warrant has been issued for his arrest.
It maintained that he remains a fugitive from justice in Ghana and is required to appear before the High Court to answer the charges against him.
The Special Prosecutor also stressed that the criminal proceedings in Ghana would continue in accordance with the law and the directives of the High Court, whether or not Mr. Ofori-Atta is physically present in the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Telecel Ghana has announced that it has resolved the intermittent challenges that affected its voice and data services.
In a message to customers, the telecommunications company announced that its network services had been fully restored after experiencing temporary disruptions.
“We are pleased to inform you that intermittent challenges with our voice and data services have been resolved,” the company said.
Telecel apologised to customers for the inconvenience caused by the service interruptions and thanked them for their patience during the period.
“We appreciate your patience and apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused,” the company added.
The company assured customers of its commitment to providing reliable communication services under its slogan, “Connecting Energies.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
