Mahama swears in Minister of State and Deputy Ministers

On March 12, President John Mahama officially swore in newly appointed Deputy Ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the beginning of their duties to support their respective substantive ministers.

The ceremony followed the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor. After a comprehensive review process, Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominees, allowing for their formal induction into office.

The appointees and their respective ministries 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

In addition to the deputy ministerial appointments, President Mahama also swore in Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.