Final batch of Ministerial nominees to be vetted from Tuesday
Parliament’s Appointments Committee will resume the vetting of the final group of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. This marks the concluding phase of President John Dramani Mahama’s efforts to secure parliamentary approval for his proposed ministers to lead key ministries and regions.
Having already vetted and approved several nominees in earlier sessions, the committee will now evaluate the remaining candidates nominated by the President. This final vetting exercise is expected to significantly shape the leadership structure of the administration as it moves forward.The nominees scheduled for vetting include individuals earmarked to lead various ministries, regional portfolios, and special initiatives.
The schedule for the hearings is as follows:Tuesday, January 28Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Ministry of Lands and Natural ResourcesDr.
Edward Omane Boamah – Ministry of DefenceEmmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – State Minister, Special InitiativesAdjei Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water ResourcesLinda Obenewaa Akwetey Ocloo, MP – Greater Accra RegionWednesday, January 29Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP – Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and EmploymentIbrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science, and TechnologyKofi Iddie Adams, MP – Ministry
of Sports and RecreationJoseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – Ministry of TransportIssifu Seidu, MP – State Minister, Climate Change and SustainabilityThursday, January 30Ibrahim Tia – North East RegionSamuel Nartey George, MP – Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and InnovationsSamuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign AffairsKwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – Ministry of HealthMrs.
Charity Gardiner – Ahafo RegionFelix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – State Minister, Government CommunicationsWilbert Petty Brentum – Western North RegionFriday, January 31Dr.
Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti RegionAkamugui Atanga Donatus – Upper East RegionSalisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Savannah RegionJoseph Nelson – Western RegionTuesday, February 4Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East RegionEdumoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central RegionPuozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West Region
