Parliament has approved an additional six ministerial nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama, moving closer to finalising his ministerial team.
The appointments were confirmed in two batches on Thursday, 23 January, following thorough vetting by the Appointments Committee and a comprehensive debate on the floor of Parliament.
The session was chaired by the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, who oversaw the proceedings.
After hours of deliberation, both the Majority and Minority caucuses unanimously endorsed the nominees, recognising them as competent leaders prepared to oversee their respective ministries effectively.
The approved nominees include:
1. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP for Ketu South, who has been appointed as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.
2. Emelia Arthur, MP for Shama, designated as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development.
3. George Opare Addo, National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Youth Organizer, now Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment.
4. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP for Banda, appointed Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.
5. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP for Krowor, confirmed as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection.
6. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP for Techiman North, selected as Minister for Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness.
This approval represents President Mahama’s nominees’ third and fourth batches to receive parliamentary endorsement.
