President John Dramani Mahama has nominated actor, entrepreneur, and politician John Kofi Setor Dumelo as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture.

The announcement was made on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, as part of the president’s list of deputy ministerial nominees submitted to Parliament for approval.

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Dumelo, a long-time advocate for agribusiness and youth involvement in farming, has been vocal about modernizing Ghana’s agricultural sector.

His nomination signals a potential shift towards innovative policies aimed at boosting food security and increasing support for local farmers.

The celebrated actor, who has successfully ventured into large-scale farming, brings hands-on experience to the role.

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