Accra, Feb 5, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the names of Deputy 13 Ministerial Nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.
The nominations, in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution for prior approval, were submitted through the Speaker, a statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, said on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
The nominations are as follows:
| Ministry | Name |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Finance | Thomas Nyarko Ampem |
| Ministry of the Interior | Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi |
| Ministry of Defence | Ernest Brogya Gyenfi |
| Ministry of Education | Clement Abas Apaak |
| Ministry of Energy & Green Transition | Richard Gyan-Mensah |
| Ministry of Roads & Highways | Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini |
| Ministry of Justice & Attorney General | Justice Srem-Sai |
| Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources | Yusif Sulemana |
| Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs | Rita Naa Odoley Sowah |
| Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources | Gizella Tettey-Agbotui |
| Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts | Yussif Issaka Jajah |
| Ministry of Food and Agriculture | John Kofi Setor Dumelo |
| Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry | Samson Ahi |
Additionally, the President had nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State, Public Sector Reforms, the statement added.
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