The Appointments Committee of Parliament in Ghana is set to begin public hearings today, February 24, 2025, to vet President John Mahama’s nominees for various ministerial positions. The hearings will run until Thursday, February 27, 2025, starting at 9:30 a.m. daily at Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the Administration Block.
President Mahama has nominated 13 deputy ministers to support key sectors, including finance, interior, defense, education, and energy, among others. Additionally, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba has been nominated as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.
The nominees were carefully selected based on their expertise, dedication, and alignment with the government’s vision. Presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated that President Mahama is confident that these individuals will bring fresh perspectives and renewed energy to their respective ministries.
Here is the Full List of Nominees:
– 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
The public hearings are expected to draw significant attention, with many Ghanaians eager to assess the nominees’ vision for their respective portfolios. Civil society organisations and political analysts have urged the committee to ensure thorough scrutiny, focusing on integrity, competence, and commitment to national development.
