Parliament on Friday approved five ministers after their vetting by the Ap­pointments Commit­tee of Parliament.

The five are Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior; Ali Adolf John for the Northern Region; John Kwadwo Gyapong for Oti; James Gunu for Volta and Mrs Rita Ako­sua Awatey as Eastern Regional Minister.

Alhaji Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, Minister for the Interior at the vetting During his vetting, the newly ap­pointed Interior Minister pledged to address systemic delays in the promotion of security personnel, emphasising its importance for enhancing public safety. "We must prioritise the welfare and concerns of our security agents," he stressed, noting that motivated officers are crucial for effective service delivery.

He also proposed codified promotion structures, merit-based advancements, and transpar­ent performance evaluations to address frustrations within the security services.