Parliament approves Lydia Akanvariba as Minister of State, Dumelo, Apaak, Sai, 8 other deputy ministers

Parliament has approved the nomination of Lydia Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, along with 11 deputy ministers to support various government ministries.

The approvals followed their vetting last week, with recommendations for their confirmation made by consensus.

Lydia Akanvariba, as Minister of State, will lead efforts to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the public sector.

The seven deputy ministers approved in the first batch include:

• Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
• Ebenezer Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
• Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
• Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
• Richard Gyan Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy
• John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture

The approvals were announced by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Shortly after, Parliament considered and approved a second batch of deputy ministerial nominees, with some receiving unanimous approval and others passing by majority decision.

Those confirmed unanimously include:

• Alhassan Suhuyini – Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
• Rita Naa Odorley Sowah – Deputy Minister for Local Government
• Gizella Tetteh – Deputy Minister for Works and Housing
• Ernest Brogya Genfi – Deputy Minister for Defence

However, three nominees were approved by a majority decision:

• Justice Sai – Deputy Attorney General
• Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
• Yusif Isaka Jajah – Deputy Minister for Creative Arts and Tourism

The approvals followed vetting and deliberations by the House, ensuring that the nominees met the necessary requirements for their respective roles.