President Mahama nominates third batch of Ministers for Parliamentary approval
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a third list of ministerial and regional ministerial nominees to Parliament for prior approval, continuing the formation of his government.
The names, delivered through the Speaker of Parliament on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, include individuals expected to serve as Ministers of State and Regional Ministers across various sectors and regions.
Regional Minister Nominees
The President has nominated the following individuals to serve as Regional Ministers:
Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West Region
Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Bono Region
Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East Region
Ministers of State Nominees
President Mahama’s latest nominations for Ministers of State include the following individuals and their respective ministries:
Dr Edward Kofi Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence
Samuel Nartey George, MP – Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Kofi Iddie Adams, MP – Ministry of Sports and Recreation
Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP – Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – Ministry of Health
Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – Ministry of Transport
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP – Ministry of Interior
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Adjel Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources
Additional Ministerial Nominations
The President has also designated the following individuals for specific ministerial roles:
Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives
Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – Minister of State, Government Communications
Issifu Seidu, MP – Minister of State, Climate Change and Sustainability
Presidential Confidence in Nominees
The Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, stated that these nominations reflect President Mahama’s commitment to building a robust and diverse team to address the pressing needs of the country.
The nominees are expected to undergo parliamentary vetting and approval in the coming weeks, marking a critical step in the administration’s efforts to ensure effective governance and service delivery.