President Mahama Nominates Third Batch of Ministers for Parliamentary Approval

Accra, Ghana – In a bid to complete the formation of his government, President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the names of his third batch of ministerial nominees to Parliament for prior approval. The list, announced on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, includes nominees for Regional Ministers and various Ministries of State, signaling the administration’s commitment to delivering on its mandate.

Regional Ministers

The President’s nominations for Regional Ministers are as follows:

• Upper West Region: Puozuing Charles Lwanga
• Bono Region: Joseph Addae Akwaboa
• Bono East Region: Francis Owusu Antwi

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Ministers of State

The President has also nominated the following individuals to oversee key Ministries of State:

• Ministry of Defence: Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah
• Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations: Samuel Nartey George, MP
• Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources: Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP
• Ministry of Sports and Recreation: Kofi Iddie Adams, MP
• Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment: Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP
• Ministry of Health: Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP
• Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology: Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP
• Ministry of Transport: Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP
• Ministry of Interior: Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP
• Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources: Adjel Kenneth Gilbert

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Ministers with Special Designations

Additionally, the President has proposed the following appointments:

• Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives: Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP
• Minister of State, Government Communications: Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP
• Minister of State, Climate Change, and Sustainability: Issifu Seidu, MP

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In a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Acting Spokesperson to the President, it was emphasized that these nominations reflect the administration’s dedication to addressing critical issues such as economic development, innovation, climate change, and youth empowerment.

The nominees, if approved by Parliament, are expected to hit the ground running, focusing on their respective portfolios to advance the government’s agenda.

Stay tuned for updates as Parliament begins the vetting process.