Appointment C’ttee resumes vetting of ministerial nominees today
The Appointments Committee has announced the schedule for the vetting of the second batch of President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial nominees, set to begin on Monday, January 20, 2025.
The committee, led by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor, previously vetted the first group of nominees, including Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson for Minister of Finance, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor for Minister of Energy, and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine for Attorney-General and Minister of Justice.
The vetting schedule is as follows:
Monday, January 20, 2025
– Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Roads and Highways
– Haruna Iddrisu, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Education
– Eric Opoku, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
– Ahmed Ibrahim, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
– Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
– Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
– Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
– Emelia Arthur, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
– George Opare-Addo, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, January 23, 2025
– Ali Adolf G. John: Minister Designate, Northern Region
– John Kwadwo Gyapong: Minister Designate, Oti Region
– James Gunu: Minister Designate, Volta Region
– Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey: Minister Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, January 24, 2025
– Ibrahim Tia: Minister Designate, North East Region
– Dr. Frank Amoakohene: Minister Designate, Ashanti Region
– Akamugri Atanga Donatus: Minister Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, January 27, 2025
– Charity Gardiner: Minister Designate, Ahafo Region
– Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq.: Minister Designate, Savannah Region
– Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP: Minister Designate, Greater Accra Region
The vetting process ensures that the nominees are thoroughly assessed for their qualifications and readiness to undertake their respective roles.
