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President Mahama Nominates 12 Deputy Ministers and a Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms

  • Feb 5, 2025
  • 2 min read

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals to serve as Deputy Ministers-designate, alongside one Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms. The nominations, submitted to Parliament through the Speaker, are in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution.


President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals
President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals

Full List of Nominees:


🔹 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, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has been nominated as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.


Parliamentary Approval Process


The nominations will now go through Parliamentary vetting before the appointees can officially assume their roles. In an official statement, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, affirmed:


“The President has submitted the names of the underlisted to Parliament, through the Speaker, for prior approval to serve as Deputy Ministers.”

Building an Inclusive and Progressive Government


These appointments underscore President Mahama’s commitment to an inclusive, efficient, and transformative administration. The nominees bring diverse expertise and experience to their respective ministries, expected to drive progress in key sectors.


All eyes are now on Parliament’s vetting process, as the nation anticipates the next steps in the government’s agenda for development and reform.


President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals


President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals

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