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Politics of Thursday, 16 January 2025

    

Source: www.ghanawebbers.com

Prez Mahama’s 12 new regional and ministerial appointees revealed in intercepted document

President John Dramani Mahama President John Dramani Mahama

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.