Mahama Promises Full Cabinet Unveiling Within 14 Days

President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to unveil his complete cabinet within the next two weeks, addressing concerns raised by the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who criticized the President's initial approach to ministerial appointments as "tot-tot."

 

The announcement was made during a special National Muslim prayer and thanksgiving service held at the National Mosque in Kanda, Accra, on January 10th.  President Mahama used the occasion to appeal for patience and restraint from supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

 

He emphasized the ongoing process of government formation, stating, "Government is being formed, ministers will be put in place, other officials will be appointed. And as I said, we will have our full cabinet in 14 days."  He further instructed citizens to direct any concerns to the soon-to-be-appointed ministers once the cabinet is complete.

 

President Mahama's statement directly addresses criticisms leveled by the opposition.  He drew a parallel to the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) approach to government formation in 2017, suggesting that the NDC should learn from the NPP's perceived failures and avoid repeating similar mistakes.  He explicitly urged supporters to maintain order and avoid actions that could negatively impact the government.

 

The "tot-tot" criticism, while not explicitly defined in the provided text, implies a haphazard or piecemeal approach to appointments. President Mahama's promise of a full cabinet within 14 days suggests a commitment to a more structured and transparent process moving forward.  The next two weeks will be crucial in determining whether the President delivers on this promise and whether his call for restraint from NDC supporters will be heeded.  The public awaits the full cabinet list with keen interest.