The President's Office has published a detailed breakdown of political appointments, confirming that 922 individuals currently serve under Article 115(f) of the Constitution, in response to growing scrutiny and public demand for transparency.
The figures trace a clearly defined administrative structure, with the highest tier comprising 20 ministerial posts and 14 appointments classified at ministerial rank. These are followed by 93 state ministers and 7 posts of comparable status.
The next layer includes 216 deputy ministers and 20 deputy ministerial rank posts. Mid-level appointments comprise 318 senior political directors and 8 designated at an equivalent rank, with 169 political directors and 4 graded similarly. Completing the hierarchy are 4 assistant political directors and 49 positions listed under the general category of "other political posts", bringing the total to 922.
According to the President's Office, the number of political appointments fluctuates over time. Resignations, terminations, and new designations contribute to continual changes during each presidential term.