Haruna Iddrisu, Governs Agbodza to be vetted today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to resume the vetting of ministerial nominees today, Monday, January 20, 2025.

The process aims to scrutinise the qualifications, experience, and preparedness of individuals nominated to head various ministries in the government.

Nominees Scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025:

1. Kwame Governs Agbodza—Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways
2. Haruna Iddrisu—Minister-Designate for Education
3. Eric Opoku—Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture

The vetting process will continue throughout the week, with several other nominees slated to appear before the committee.

Nominees for Tuesday, January 21, 2025:

1. Ahmed Ibrahim—Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
2. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey—Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection
3. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare—Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry

Nominees for Wednesday, January 22, 2025:

1. Abla Dzifa Gomashie—Minister-Designate for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
2. Emelia Arthur—Minister-Designate for Fisheries and Aquaculture
3. George Opare-Addo—Minister-Designate for Youth Development and Empowerment

Nominees for Thursday, January 23, 2025:

1. Ali Adolf G. John—Minister-Designate for Northern Region
2. John Kwadwo Gyapong—Minister-Designate for Oti Region
3. James Gunu—Minister-Designate for Volta Region
4. Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey—Minister-Designate for Eastern Region

Nominees for Friday, January 24, 2025:

1. Ibrahim Tia—Minister-Designate for the North East Region
2. Dr. Frank Amoakohene—Minister-Designate for Ashanti Region
3. Akamugri Atanga Donatus—Minister-Designate for Upper East Region

Nominees for Monday, January 27, 2025:

1. Charity Gardiner—Minister-Designate for Ahafo Region
2. Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq. — Minister-Designate for Savannah Region
3. Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo—Minister-Designate for Greater Accra Region

The vetting process is a crucial step in ensuring that nominees possess the requisite expertise and integrity to lead their respective ministries effectively. The committee’s recommendations will significantly influence parliamentary approval for the nominees to assume office. Updates on the vetting outcomes will be shared in subsequent reports.