President Mahama Nominates John Dumelo, others as Deputy Ministers for Parliamentary Approval
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his first set of Deputy Ministerial nominees to Parliament for vetting and approval.
In line with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution, the President has forwarded the names of the nominees to the Speaker of Parliament for prior consideration and approval.
Among the nominees is actor and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Kofi Setor Dumelo, who has been nominated as Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. Other notable nominees include Gizella Tettey-Agbotui for the Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources, Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini for the Ministry of Roads and Highways, and Justice Srem-Sai for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.
Additionally, Thomas Nyarko Ampem has been nominated for the Ministry of Finance, Clement Abas Apaak for the Ministry of Education, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, and Richard Gyan-Mensah for the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition.
Below is the full list of President Mahama’s 42 ministerial nominees, including seven women and 24 Members of Parliament:
Complete List of Deputy Ministerial Nominees:
- Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem
- Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
- Ministry of Defence – Ernest Brogya Gyenfi
- Ministry of Education – Clement Abas Apaak
- Ministry of Energy & Green Transition – Richard Gyan-Mensah
- Ministry of Roads & Highways – Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
- Ministry of Justice & Attorney General – Justice Srem-Sai
- Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – Yusif Sulemana
- Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs – Rita Naa Odoley Sowah
- Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources – Gizella Tettey-Agbotui
- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts – Yussif Issaka Jajah
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture – John Kofi Setor Dumelo
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry – Samson Ahi
These nominations mark an important step in President Mahama’s administration as he seeks approval for his government’s team to lead various sectors in the country.
