Accra, January 21, 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the third batch of nominees for ministerial positions to Parliament through the Speaker. The list includes individuals proposed for Regional Minister and Minister of State roles, pending prior parliamentary approval.
Regional Ministers
The nominees for Regional Ministerial positions include:
1.Upper West Region: Puozuing Charles Lwanga
2.Bono Region: Joseph Addae Akwaboa
3.Bono East Region: Francis Owusu Antwi
Ministers of State
The following individuals have been nominated to head various ministries:
Ministry Nominee
1.Ministry of Defence Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah
2.Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations Samuel Nartey George, MP
3.Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP
4.Ministry of Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams, MP
5.Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP
6.Ministry of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP
7.Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP
8.Ministry of Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP
9.Ministry of Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP
10.Ministry of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP
11.Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources, Adjel Kenneth Gilbert
12,Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives, Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP
13.Minister of State, Government Communications ,Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP
14.Minister of State, Climate Change, and Sustainability, Issifu Seidu, MP
The list was announced by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President. Parliament is expected to scrutinize and approve the nominees in accordance with constitutional requirements.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Gumedzo Isaac Acheampong
