8 ministerial nominees, including Pelpuo and Ablakwa, set for vetting today

Parliament’s Appointments Committee will vet Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, the Minister-designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, along with seven other nominees on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The vetting continues on Friday, January 31, with nine additional nominees.

The process begins at 8:00 a.m. each day, featuring key nominees such as Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (Environment), Samuel Nartey George (Communications), and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Foreign Affairs).

Other nominees include Kofi Iddie Adams (Sports), Felix Kwakye Ofosu (Government Communications), and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (Health).

Regional minister-designates, including Joseph Nelson (Western) and Puozuing Charles Lwanga (Upper West), will also be assessed.

The vetting aims to evaluate nominees' competence and vision before parliamentary approval.