The Appointments Committee has released the schedule for vetting the second set of President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial nominees. The vetting is expected to commence on Monday, January 20th, 2025.
The Committee chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor has vetted the first set of ministerial nominees: Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister for Finance Designate; Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister for Energy Designate; and Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate.
Monday, January 20th, 2025
– Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Roads and Highways
– Haruna Iddrisu, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Education
– Eric Opoku, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025:
– Ahmed Ibrahim, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
– Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
– Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
– Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
– Emelia Arthur, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
– George Opare-Addo, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, January 23rd, 2025:
– Ali Adolf G. John: Minister Designate, Northern Region
– John Kwadwo Gyapong: Minister Designate, Oti Region
– James Gunu: Minister Designate, Volta Region
– Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey: Minister Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, January 24th, 2025
– Ibrahim Tia: Minister Designate, North East Region
– Dr. Frank Amoakohene: Minister Designate, Ashanti Region
– Akamugri Atanga Donatus: Minister Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, January 27th, 2025
– Charity Gardiner: Minister Designate, Ahafo Region
– Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq.: Minister Designate, Savannah Region
– Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP: Minister Designate, Greater Accra Region
The vetting process is to ensure that the nominees are well-qualified and prepared to take on their respective roles.
