Former Tamale Central Member of Parliament, Inusah Fuseini, has criticised Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for questioning President John Dramani Mahama’s decision to appoint 60 ministers during his administration.

Speaking on JoyNews’ Newsfile, Fuseini rejected Afenyo-Markin’s suggestion that Mahama should apologise to Ghanaians for committing to this pledge.

He described the call as baseless, asserting that the president’s decision aligns with his promise to run a lean but effective government.

Fuseini emphasised that the president cannot breach his own promise to the people, firmly stating, “We are not going to accept that. As a member of the NDC, the president cannot violate his own promise to the people. We resist that.”

He also criticised Afenyo-Markin for what he described as hypocrisy, highlighting Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s earlier campaign pledge to work with only 50 ministers.

“Is Afenyo suggesting that Bawumia was not being honest with Ghanaians when he said he would work with 50 ministers? And that if Bawumia had won, he would apologise to Ghanaians and raise the number beyond 50?” he questioned.

President Mahama’s decision to appoint 60 ministers was part of his broader vision to create a streamlined government, contrasting sharply with the 120 ministers in Nana Akufo-Addo’s administration.