President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a list of deputy ministerial nominees to Parliament for approval, in line with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution. The nominees, drawn from various ministries, are expected to support sector ministers in driving government policies and initiatives.
The nominated Deputy Ministers are as follows:
- Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem
- Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
- Ministry of Defence – Ernest Brogya Gyenfi
- Ministry of Education – Clement Abas Apaak
- Ministry of Energy & Green Transition – Richard Gyan-Mensah
- Ministry of Roads & Highways – Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
- Ministry of Justice & Attorney General – Justice Srem-Sai
- Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – Yusif Sulemana
- Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs – Rita Naa Odoley Sowah
- Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources – Gizella Tettey-Agbotui
- Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts – Yussif Issaka Jajah
- Ministry of Food and Agriculture – John Kofi Setor Dumelo
- Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry – Samson Ahi
In addition, President Mahama has nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.
The nominations have been submitted through the Speaker of Parliament for vetting and approval. If confirmed, the appointees will work closely with their respective ministers to implement government policies aimed at economic growth, social development, and institutional reforms.
The announcement was made by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President.