President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 12 individuals to serve as Deputy Ministers-designate in his administration, along with one Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.
The nominations, submitted to Parliament through the Speaker, are in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution.
The nominees are as follows: Ministry of Finance: Thomas Nyarko Ampem Ministry of the Interior: Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi Ministry of Defence: Ernest Brogya Gyenfi Ministry of Education: Clement Abas Apaak Ministry of Energy & Green Transition:Richard Gyan-Mensah Ministry of Roads & Highways: Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini Ministry of Justice & Attorney General: Justice Srem-Sai Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Yusif Sulemana Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs: Rita Naa Odoley Sowah Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources: Gizella Tettey-Agbotui Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts: Yussif Issaka Jajah Ministry of Food and Agriculture: John Kofi Setor Dumelo Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry: Samson Ahi Additionally, President Mahama has nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.
The nominations are now subject to prior approval by Parliament.
