Mahama names 19-Member cabinet

On Thursday, February 20, President John Mahama announced his 19-member cabinet, tasked with supporting the governance of the country throughout his administration.

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State for Government Communications, disclosed that the appointments are strategically aimed at addressing critical national issues and delivering on key campaign promises.

The newly appointed cabinet brings together a mix of seasoned Members of Parliament (MPs) and influential sector ministers.

Key ministries in the cabinet include:

Minister for Finance

Minister for the Interior

Minister for Health

Minister for Defence

Minister for Foreign Affairs

Other significant appointments include:

Attorney General and Minister for Justice

Minister for Energy and Green Transition

Minister for Education

Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry

Minister for Lands and Natural Resources

Minister for Food and Agriculture

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation

Minister for Roads and Highways

Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology

Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources

Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs

Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection

Minister for Transport

Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment

Names of cabinet Ministers 

Members of President John Mahama’s Cabinet as chaired by himself.

* Hon Dr Cassiel Ato Forson
* Hon Mubarak Muntaka
* Hon Kwabena Mintah Akandoh
* Hon Dr Edward Omane Boamah
* Hon Dr Dominic Ayine
* Hon John Jinapor
* Hon Haruna Iddrisu
* Hon Elizabeth Adjare
* Hon Emmanuel Kofi Armah Buah
* Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
* Hon Eric Opoku
* Hon Sam George
* Hon Kwame Agbodza
* Hon Dr Murtala Mohammed
* Hon Ken Adjei
* Hon Ahmed Ibrahim
* Hon Dr Naa Momo Lartey
* Hon Dr Rashid Pelpuo
* Hon Joseph Bukari