Sam George has been approved as Minister for Communications, Digitalisation, and Innovations by majority consensus after the minority in Parliament abstained from the approval process.
Initially, the minority had planned to demand a secret ballot, citing concerns over George’s past remarks and conduct during his vetting. However, they later opted out of the process following appeals from respected figures in the House.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin explained that the decision to abstain was influenced by calls for restraint, leading them to step back to avoid further controversy.
Meanwhile, Parliament also approved the nominations of Rashid Pelpuo, Kofi Adams, and two other ministers-designate, pending their swearing-in by President John Dramani Mahama.
The decision followed a rigorous debate and voting process on the floor of the House, reflecting the legislature’s commitment to thorough scrutiny of executive appointments.
The newly approved ministers and their respective portfolios are:
- Rashid Pelpuo: Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Pelpuo, a seasoned politician and former Member of Parliament for Wa Central, is expected to focus on job creation, improving labour conditions, and tackling unemployment.
- Kofi Adams: Minister for Sports and Recreation. Adams, a former National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), brings extensive experience to the role, with a mandate to revitalise the sports sector and promote recreational activities nationwide.
- Joseph Nikpe: Minister for Transport. Nikpe is tasked with addressing challenges in the transportation sector, including infrastructure development and improving public transit systems.
- Murtala Ibrahim: Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology. Ibrahim will oversee initiatives aimed at environmental conservation, scientific innovation, and technological advancement.
With these approvals, the newly appointed ministers are set to assume their roles and contribute to the administration’s policy agenda, pending their official swearing-in by the President.
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