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Parliament has approved six additional ministerial nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama, bringing him closer to finalising his cabinet team.
The approval followed a thorough vetting process by the Appointments Committee and an extensive debate on the floor of Parliament on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
The confirmation process was overseen by the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, who facilitated the session. After hours of deliberation, both the majority and minority caucuses reached a consensus, endorsing the nominees as competent and prepared to lead their respective ministries effectively.
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The approved nominees include:
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP for Ketu South, appointed as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
- Emelia Arthur, MP for Shama, designated as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
- George Opare Addo, NDC National Youth Organiser, appointed as Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment.
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP for Krowor, confirmed as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP for Techiman North, selected as Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness.
This approval marks the third and fourth batches of President Mahama’s nominees to receive parliamentary endorsement, following the swearing-in of ministers from the first and second batches the previous day.
During the debate, members of Parliament commended the nominees for their expertise, leadership, and commitment to the country’s development.
With these appointments, President Mahama’s administration moves closer to assembling a full ministerial team, positioning the government to take on pressing socio-economic challenges in the country.
