In a press statement issued on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the office of the president announced the nomination of John Dumelo, the MP for Ayawaso West-Wuogon, as the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. This nomination, made by President John Dramani Mahama, is aimed at strengthening leadership across various sectors in the newly elected government.The statement, signed by the president's spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, included the names of several other individuals who have been nominated for deputy ministerial positions.
Among them are Thomas Nyarko Ampem, nominated as Deputy Minister for Finance, and Ebenezer Terlabi, who has been selected as the Deputy Minister for Interior.
Other nominees include Ernest Brogya Genfi for Deputy Minister of Defence, Clement Abas Apaak for Deputy Minister of Education, and Yussif Issaka Jajah for Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
These nominations mark a significant step in the development of Ghana's leadership and governance, with the nominees set to serve in key government positions.
