President appears to have completed his nominations for central and local government ministerial positions, except for the deputy ministerial positions that have not been announced yet.
So far, he has named nominees to head the 23 central government ministries he will operate, as well as the 16 regional ministries, in addition to the three (3) Ministers of State positions he created.
A careful look at the nominees, some of whom have been vetted and approved by Parliament, points to President Mahama sticking to loyalty and experience.
Eighteen (18) out of Mahama's 26 central government ministerial appointees, representing 67% of the appointments, served in his first term, with only eight being 'newcomers'.
