{"id":2416,"date":"2025-01-24T11:16:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T11:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winsmediagh.com\/?p=2416"},"modified":"2025-01-24T11:22:39","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T11:22:39","slug":"president-mahama-defends-the-absence-of-an-information-ministry-in-his-government","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winsmediagh.com\/?p=2416","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama Defends the Absence of an Information Ministry in His Government"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former President John Mahama has justified his decision to exclude the Ministry of Information from his administration&#8217;s 23-ministry structure, describing it as a strategic move to downsize government while maintaining effective communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His clarification comes after the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) raised concerns about the removal of the Information Ministry, seeking an explanation for the structural changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the media during a press engagement, President Mahama emphasized that eliminating the ministry was part of a broader effort to streamline operations and reduce redundancies within the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cIn line with our promise to downsize government, we decided not to include an Information Ministry among the 23 ministries we announced,\u201d<\/strong> President Mahama stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure effective communication despite this change, he revealed the creation of a Minister of State in charge of government communications, working directly under the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cThe flow of timely and accurate information is crucial to our governance. That\u2019s why we integrated government communications into the presidency, led by a Minister of State and supported by a strong team of professionals in key sectors,\u201d<\/strong> he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">President Mahama also highlighted plans to modernize the Information Services Department (ISD). He described the initiative as a transformative measure to reposition the ISD from a traditional civil service body into a dynamic entity operating under the presidency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/winsmediagh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Ptt-2025-01-23-at-6.45.47-PM.ogg\"><\/audio><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u201cOur aim is to enhance the ISD\u2019s ability to provide consistent, accurate, and timely updates on government activities to the public,\u201d<\/strong> he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GJA had earlier sought clarity on the government\u2019s decision, noting the significance of the Information Ministry in ensuring transparency and public engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This restructuring, according to President Mahama, reflects his administration\u2019s commitment to reducing government size while prioritizing efficient communication systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President John Mahama has justified his decision to exclude the Ministry of Information from his administration&#8217;s 23-ministry structure, describing it as a strategic move to downsize government while maintaining effective communication. 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