Politics of Thursday, 16 January 2025
Source: www.ghanawebbers.com
TV3 and 3News have obtained exclusive documents revealing President John Dramani Mahama’s latest wave of ministerial appointments, including nine cabinet ministers and three regional ministers.
These appointments are part of the government’s efforts to reshape the governance landscape and strengthen key sectors such as education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
Among the high-profile appointments:
Haruna Iddrisu takes the helm at the Ministry of Education
Kwame Governs Agbodza has been appointed to lead the crucial Ministry of Roads and Highways
The appointments reflect a careful balance of experienced politicians and technocrats, with several returning ministers bringing valuable institutional knowledge to their roles.
Newly Nominated Regional Ministers:
Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region
Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
Joseph Nelson – Western Region
Newly Nominated Ministers:
Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Ministry of Roads and Highways
Eric Opoku, MP – Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP – Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
Emelia Arthur, MP – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Ahmed Ibrahim, MP – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
Earlier high-profile nominations, including Dr. Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dr. Ayine for key ministerial roles in Finance, Energy, and Justice, have already set the tone for the administration’s direction.
The nominations will be formally submitted to Parliament through Speaker Alban Bagbin for approval.
The Appointments Committee is expected to vet the nominees rigorously, focusing on their qualifications, track records, and alignment with national priorities.
President Mahama’s administration is under pressure to deliver results swiftly, and these nominations reflect a deliberate strategy to address Ghana’s critical sectors.