President John Dramani Mahama has officially submitted the names of ten individuals for approval by Parliament to serve as Deputy Ministers in his government. In accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution, the nominations were presented through the Speaker for prior approval.
The nominated individuals and their respective ministries are as follows:
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| # | Ministry | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry of Finance | Thomas Nyarko Ampem |
| 2 | Ministry of the Interior | Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi |
| 3 | Ministry of Defence | Emest Brogya Gyenfi |
| 4 | Ministry of Education | Clement Abas Apaak |
| 5 | Ministry of Energy & Green Transition | Richard Gyan-Mensah |
| 6 | Ministry of Roads & Highways | Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini |
| 7 | Ministry of Justice & Attorney General | Justice Srem-Sai |
| 8 | Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources | Yusif Sulemana |
| 9 | Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs | Rita Naa Odoley Sowah |
| 10 | Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources | Gizella Tettey-Agbotui |
| 11 | Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts | Yussif Issaka Jajah |
| 12 | Ministry of Food and Agriculture | John Kofi Setor Dumelo |
| 13 | Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry | Samson Ahi |
The President has also nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State, Public Sector Reforms.
The nominations now await parliamentary approval before the nominees officially assume their roles.
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