President John Dramani Mahama has officially submitted his third batch of ministerial nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval. In a communication signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the acting spokesperson to the President, the list includes individuals nominated to serve as Regional Ministers and Ministers of State in various portfolios.
Regional Ministers
For regional appointments, Puozuing Charles Lwanga has been nominated as Upper West Regional Minister, Joseph Addae Akwaboa as Bono Regional Minister, and Francis Owusu Antwi as Bono East Regional Minister. These appointments aim to ensure effective governance and development in these regions, reflecting the President’s commitment to balanced regional representation.
Ministers of State
The list of Ministers of State includes several prominent figures tasked with steering critical sectors of the government:
- Defence: Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah
- Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations: Samuel Nartey George, MP
- Lands and Natural Resources: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP
- Sports and Recreation: Kofi Iddie Adams, MP
- Labour, Jobs, and Employment: Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP
- Health: Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP
- Environment, Science and Technology: Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP
- Transport: Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP
- Interior: Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP
- Foreign Affairs: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP
- Works, Housing and Water Resources: Adjel Kenneth Gilbert
Special Initiatives
In addition to these appointments, three key ministerial roles focusing on strategic initiatives were outlined:
- Special Initiatives: Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP
- Government Communications: Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP
- Climate Change and Sustainability: Issifu Seidu, MP
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