Parliament approves four Deputy Ministers after consensus report

Parliament has approved four Deputy Ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama, following a consensus recommendation by the Appointments Committee of the House.

The approved nominees are Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, who has been appointed Deputy Minister for Health; Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, now Deputy Minister for Transport; James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs; and Mohammed Adams Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, as Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.

The report of the Appointments Committee was adopted during the July 29 sitting of Parliament, completing the vetting and approval process for the four outstanding nominees.

Presenting the report to the House, the Chairman of the Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, stated that the Committee had reviewed all relevant documents, invited public input, and held a public hearing on Friday, 25th July 2025. During the hearing, nominees responded to questions about their qualifications, professional experiences, and policy outlook for their respective portfolios.

“Following thorough scrutiny, the Committee found all nominees competent and suitable. It therefore recommends by consensus that the House approves the nomination of all four individuals for appointment as Deputy Ministers,” Ahiafor stated.

The nominations were referred to the Appointments Committee by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, on 17th July 2025. 

This followed President Mahama’s submission of the names in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.