The Appointments Committee of Parliament has reached a consensus to recommend the approval of 12 ministers-designate, including Foreign Affairs Minister-designate Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Health Minister-designate Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
The decision follows their vetting on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Despite initial tensions that led to a Minority walkout, the committee proceeded with the vetting process and unanimously agreed that all 12 nominees were qualified for their respective positions.
Ministers-Designate recommended for approval Alongside Ablakwa and Akandoh, the other nominees set for approval include: Felix Kwakye Ofosu - Minister of State in charge of Government Communications Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu - Minister-designate for the Savannah Region Wilbert Petty Brentum - Minister-designate for the Western North Region Joseph Nelson - Minister-designate for the Western Region Joseph Addae Akwaboa - Minister-designate for the Bono Region Francis Owusu Antwi - Minister-designate for the Bono East Region Puozuing Charles Lwanga - Minister-designate for the Upper West Region With the Appointments Committee reaching a consensus, the final confirmation of the nominees now rests with Parliament's plenary session, where a formal vote will be conducted.
