By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, Jan 09, 2025, GNA – The Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has referred three ministerial nominees to the Appointments Committee of Parliament for consideration and report.
The nominees, named by President John Dramani Mahama, are Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, as Minister-Designate for Finance; Mr John Jinapor, as Minister-Designate for Energy and Dr Dominic Ayine, as Attorney General and Minister-Designate for Justice.
The Speaker announced the referral in Parliament, stating that he had received a message from the President’s office dated January 09, 2025.
The Appointments Committee would now review the nominees’ qualifications and suitability for their respective roles.
In response, Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, cautioned the nominees to be thoroughly prepared for their vetting, saying “it’s not going to be business as usual.”
GNA