The Government of Ghana has accepted a recommendation from the Constitution Review Committee (CRC) to place a constitutional cap on the number of ministers and deputy ministers that can be appointed by future Presidents. If the proposal is approved through the required constitutional amendment process, no President will be permitted to appoint more than 60 ministers and deputy ministers.

The announcement forms part of the government's response to the recommendations submitted by the Constitution Review Committee, which was established to examine provisions of the 1992 Constitution and propose reforms aimed at strengthening governance, accountability, and public sector efficiency.

For years, the size of Ghana's government has been the subject of public debate. Civil society organisations, governance experts, and political commentators have argued that successive administrations have appointed an excessive number of ministers and deputy ministers, placing a significant financial burden on the state. The proposed constitutional limit is expected to address these concerns by ensuring future governments remain leaner and more cost-effective.

According to the government's White Paper on the Constitution Review Committee's recommendations, the proposal seeks to promote prudent public expenditure while encouraging greater efficiency in public administration. Officials believe a constitutional limit will prevent future governments from expanding the executive beyond what is necessary for effective governance.

The proposal has been welcomed by several governance advocates, who describe it as an important step towards constitutional reform. They argue that reducing the size of government could lower administrative costs, improve coordination among ministries, and enhance accountability within the executive branch.

However, legal experts note that the proposal will not take effect immediately. Since it involves amending provisions of the 1992 Constitution, the recommendation must undergo the prescribed constitutional amendment process, which may include parliamentary approval and, where required, a national referendum before it becomes law.

Political analysts have also pointed out that while limiting the number of ministers is significant, broader governance reforms—including strengthening state institutions, improving transparency, and enhancing public accountability—will be equally important in achieving long-term constitutional and administrative improvements.

The government's acceptance of a constitutional proposal to cap the number of ministers and deputy ministers at 60 represents a major step in Ghana's ongoing governance reforms. Although the proposal must still complete the constitutional amendment process before taking effect, it signals a commitment to creating a leaner, more efficient executive while responding to long-standing public concerns over the size and cost of government.