Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has pledged to establish a streamlined government of 40 ministers along with innovative strategies to tackle Ghana’s current challenges.
As the December 7 general elections approach, the competition for the most efficient government is heating up, with the opposition NDC already committing to governing with just 60 ministers. Meanwhile, Vice President and NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has promised to lead with only 50 ministers.
Unveiling his Great Transformational Plan manifesto, Kyerematen emphasized his vision for a lean executive administration capped at 40 ministers. Addressing a supportive audience at a conference, he declared,
“I will reduce the current size of government and run a lean executive administration consisting of not more than 40 ministers”, he told a filled conference room as they cheered loudly.
“Eliminate soul sourcing in public procurement and contracting to ensure value for money” according to Alan will inform one of the cardinal means to eliminating corruption within government public procurement.
Kyerematen’s plan includes eliminating sole sourcing in public procurement to enhance transparency and ensure value for money, a crucial step in combating corruption within government contracts.
Regarding governance reform and constitutional amendments, Kyerematen advocates for extending presidential term limits to provide governments ample time for comprehensive development.
Additionally, he proposes abolishing the Council of State to make way for a new second chamber of Parliament.
This chamber would include representation from various stakeholders such as faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, professional bodies, artisanal associations, gender-based organizations, the private sector, labor unions, and people with disabilities.
Kyerematen argues this setup would ensure a more inclusive decision-making process that reflects diverse societal interests.
“I will abolish the Council of State and establish a new second chamber of Parliament with representation from key stakeholders including the faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, professional bodies, artisanal associations, gender-based organizations, private sector, labour unions and people with disability” arguing this would allow for a proper representation of interest groups in the decision making of the country.
With the unveiling of his Great Transformational Plan, Kyerematen positions himself as prepared to challenge the dominant political forces in Ghana and bring about substantial changes in the country’s political landscape.