60 MINISTERS TO SERVE IN MY NEXT GOVERNMENT & WE WILL NOT ENJOY EX-GRATIA – Former President, John Mahama Reveals

Speaking at the University of Development Studies, Tamale on Monday, May 15, he asked Ghanaians to hold him to his promise.

“I am committed to operating an effective government with not more than sixty (60) ministers.

“These ministers together with other appointees of the government will not be entitled to ex-gratia payments after their tenure, as they will commit to that undertaking even before the necessary constitutional amendments, including a review of the controversial Article 71.”

Meanwhile, Mr Mahama also said the next NDC government will reconsider the tax exemption regime.

He said this is to ensure that the exemptions benefit Ghanaians.

“The NDC will reconsider the tax exemption regime, ensuring that the exemptions are beneficial to the Ghanaian people.

“We will further ensure that the extractive sector operates within a mutually beneficial tax environment for the stability of the exchange rate,” he added.