President John Dramani Mahama will swear in the newly appointed Deputy Ministers approved by Parliament today, March 12, at 1 pm. The swearing-in ceremony is a key step in ensuring that these ministers are well-equipped to support the government’s initiatives as they move forward.
The announcement of the event stated, “President John Dramani Mahama will later today swear-in a Minister of State and Deputy Ministers designated by Parliament following their successful vetting.”
The Deputy Ministers to be sworn in include:
- Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
- Ebenezer Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
- Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
- Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
- Richard Gyan Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy
- John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
- Alhassan Suhuyini – Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
- Rita Naa Odorley Sowah – Deputy Minister for Local Government
- Gizella Tetteh – Deputy Minister for Works and Housing
- Ernest Brogya Genfi – Deputy Minister for Defence
- Justice Sai – Deputy Attorney General
- Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
- Yusif Isaka Jajah – Deputy Minister for Creative Arts and Tourism
These appointments were approved by Parliament through a majority vote.