President Mahama nominates 13 for Deputy Ministerial positions

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:

MinistryName
Ministry of FinanceThomas Nyarko Ampem
Ministry of the InteriorEbenezer Okletey Terlabi
Ministry of DefenceErnest Brogya Gyenfi
Ministry of EducationClement Abas Apaak
Ministry of Energy & Green TransitionRichard Gyan-Mensah
Ministry of Roads & HighwaysAlhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
Ministry of Justice & Attorney GeneralJustice Srem-Sai
Ministry of Lands and Natural ResourcesYusif Sulemana
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious AffairsRita Naa Odoley Sowah
Ministry of Works, Housing and Water ResourcesGizella Tettey-Agbotui
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative ArtsYussif Issaka Jajah
Ministry of Food and AgricultureJohn Kofi Setor Dumelo
Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and IndustrySamson Ahi

Additionally, the President had nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State, Public Sector Reforms, the statement added.

GNA