Mahama Submits Final List of Ministers for Parliamentary Approval

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the final batch of his ministerial nominees, specifically the Ministers of State, to Parliament for vetting and approval. This move aligns with his commitment to run a lean government with just 60 ministers.

The nominees for Ministers of State and their respective ministries are as follows:

• Ministry of Defence: Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah
• Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations: Samuel Nartey George, MP
• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP
• Ministry of Sports and Recreation: Kofi Iddie Adams, MP
• Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment: Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP
• Ministry of Health: Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP
• Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology: Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP
• Ministry of Transport: Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP
• Ministry of Interior: Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP
• Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources: Adjel Kenneth Gilbert
• Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives: Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP
• Minister of State, Government Communications: Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP
• Minister of State, Climate Change and Sustainability: Issifu Seidu, MP

In addition, President Mahama has also announced his nominees for Regional Ministers. These nominees include:

• Upper West: Puozuing Charles Lwanga
• Bono: Joseph Addae Akwaboa
• Bono East: Francis Owusu Antwi

The vetting of all nominees will begin soon as Parliament assesses their qualifications and suitability for these critical roles.