By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, July 30, GNA- Parliament has given its approval to the last batch of deputy ministers nominated by President John Dramani Mahama.
The approved nominees include: Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for Jomoro, as Deputy Minister for Transport; Mr James Gyakye Quayson, NDC MP for Assin North, as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs; Mr Mohammed Adam Sukparu, NDC MP for Sissala West, as Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; and Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, NDC MP for Essikado-Ketan, as Deputy Minister for Health.
The Appointments Committee of Parliament, led by Chairman Mr Bernard Ahiafor, who moved the Motion on Thursday on the Floor of the House, said the Committee thoroughly evaluated the nominees’ qualifications, professional experiences, and responses to questions.
He said the Committee found each nominee competent, insightful, and ready to assume their respective roles.
“Mr Speaker, the Committee therefore by consensus recommends to the House, the adoption of its report and approval of the nominees for the appointment of deputy ministers,” Mr Ahiafor, also the First Deputy Speaker, said.
According to President Mahama, these appointments are crucial to building a responsive and efficient government capable of delivering on key development priorities.
Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister in charge of Government Communications, stated that this batch completed the President’s ministerial team, which is expected to have 60 members.
The nominees were vetted on Friday, July 25, 2025, and their appointments were subject to parliamentary approval. With their approval, the deputy ministers will work closely with their respective ministers to drive the government’s agenda.
GNA
Edited by Lydia Kukua Asamoah