Parliament suspends debate on report on Akufo-Addo’s new ministers

Parliament has suspended a debate on a report of the Appointments Committee on new Ministers appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

This comes after a request by the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh to the Speaker to suspend proceedings for an hour for a joint caucus meeting.

Granting the request, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, said, “what I have gotten is that the application is well grounded.

The Speaker earlier turned down a request from the Minority caucus for more time to peruse the report.

The nominated ministers include the Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, K.T Hammond as the Minister for Trade and Industry with the Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Dr

The Member of Parliament for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong was also appointed as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.

Stephen Asamoah Boateng was appointed as the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs among others.