Accra, Ghana – The Appointments Committee of the 9th Parliament of Ghana has announced the schedule on how the vetting of President John Dramani Mahama’s ministerial nominees will be done.
The vetting sessions is scheduled to begin on Monday, January 20, 2025, and conclude on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Below is full timeline of events
Monday, 20th January, 2025
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Education
- Eric Opoku, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Tuesday, 21st January, 2025
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur, MP: Minister Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo: Minister Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, 23rd January, 2025
- Ali Adolf G. John: Minister Designate, Northern Region
- John Kwadwo Gyapong: Minister Designate, Oti Region
- James Gunu: Minister Designate, Volta Region
- Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey: Minister Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, 24th January, 2025
- Ibrahim Tia: Minister Designate, North East Region
- Dr. Dr. Frank Amoakohene: Minister Designate, Ashanti Region
- Akamugri Atanga Donatus: Minister Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, 27th January, 2025
- Charity Gardiner: Minister Designate, Ahafo Region
- Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq.: Minister Designate, Savannah Region
- Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP: Minister Designate, Greater Accra Region
The vetting sessions will provide an opportunity for the nominees to outline their vision, plans, and qualifications for the designated roles. The public is encouraged to follow the proceedings closely, as Parliament assures transparency and fairness throughout the process.
The outcomes of the vetting will be submitted to the plenary for final approval or rejection.
Credit:- Benard Rhussia
