Parliament’s Appointments Committee Set to Vet Final Batch of Ministerial Nominees

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is scheduled to begin vetting the last batch of ministerial nominees starting Tuesday, January 28, 2025. This critical process will evaluate candidates nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to head key ministries and regions.

The committee has already vetted and secured parliamentary approval for several nominees in earlier sittings, paving the way for this final phase, which is expected to solidify the leadership of President Mahama’s administration.

The nominees up for vetting include a mix of experienced legislators, technocrats, and party stalwarts, each tasked with managing pivotal sectors and regions across the nation.

Vetting Schedule

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

• Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP—Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence
• Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP—State Minister, Special Initiatives
• Adjei Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
• Linda Obenewaa Akwetey Ocloo, MP—Greater Accra Region

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

• Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP—Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment
• Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP—Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
• Kofi Iddie Adams, MP—Ministry of Sports and Recreation
• Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP—Ministry of Transport
• Issifu Seidu, MP—State Minister, Climate Change and Sustainability

Thursday, January 30, 2025

• Ibrahim Tia – North East Region
• Samuel Nartey George, MP—Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
• Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP—Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP—Ministry of Health
• Mrs. Charity Gardiner – Ahafo Region
• Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP—State Minister, Government Communications
• Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region

Friday, January 31, 2025

• Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Region
• Akamugui Atanga Donatus – Upper East Region
• Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Savannah Region
• Joseph Nelson – Western Region

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

• Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East Region
• Edumoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
• Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West Region

The vetting exercise will provide an opportunity for Parliament to assess the nominees’ competence, vision, and readiness to lead their respective portfolios. The process also allows nominees to outline their plans to address critical issues in their sectors, ensuring alignment with the government’s broader development agenda.

The committee’s decisions will significantly impact the leadership structure and overall governance framework of President Mahama’s administration. All eyes will be on Parliament as it undertakes this crucial constitutional duty.