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7th February 2025 5:27:20 PM
2 mins readBy: Andy Ogbarmey-Tettey
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in a total of 42 ministers, marking a significant milestone exactly one month after his own inauguration.
The swift approval process for his appointees, he noted, is unprecedented and reflects a commitment to promptly assembling a functional government.
In a ceremony held today, the latest batch of ministers approved by Parliament—some by consensus and others by majority vote—took the oath of allegiance. The 17 newly sworn-in ministers, forming the fourth group of appointees, were urged by the President to approach their duties with humility and dedication.
President Mahama emphasized the need for his appointees to lead by example, cautioning them against adopting lavish lifestyles that could further exacerbate the economic hardships experienced by ordinary citizens.
The newly sworn-in ministers include:
Issifu Seidu – Minister-Designate for Climate Change and Sustainability
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs
Charity Gardiner – Minister-Designate for Ahafo Region
Salisu Bi-Awuribe – Minister-Designate for Savannah Region
Wilbert Petty Brentum – Minister-Designate for Western North Region
Joseph Nelson – Minister-Designate for Western Region
Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Minister-Designate for Bono Region
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister-Designate for Health
Francis Owusu Antwi – Minister-Designate for Bono East Region
Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Minister of State-Designate for Government Communications
Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah – Minister-Designate for Central Region
Charles Lwanga Puozuing – Minister-Designate for Upper West Region
Rashid Pelpuo – Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
Kofi Adams – Minister-Designate for Sports and Recreation
Joseph Nikpe – Minister-Designate for Transport
Murtala Ibrahim – Minister-Designate for Environment, Science, and Technology
Sam George – Minister-Designate for Communication, Technology, and Digital Innovation
On their part, the ministers who were represented by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, promised to hold the interest of the general public and serve with humility.
With more appointments expected in the coming days, President Mahama’s government is gradually taking shape, as he pushes forward with his vision for national development.
On January 30, the president swore in these ministers.
Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister of Defence
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – Minister of Lands and Natural Resources
Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka – Minister of Interior
Naa Momo Lartey – Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection
Gilbert Kenneth Adjei – Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum – Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives
James Gunu – Volta Regional Minister
Rita Akosua Awatey – Eastern Regional Minister
John Kwadwo Gyapong – Oti Regional Minister
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo – Greater Accra Regional Minister
Tia Ibrahim – North East Regional Minister
Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Regional Minister
Donatus Akamugri Atanga – Upper East Regional Minister
Ali Adolf John – Northern Regional Minister
The first batch of ministerial nominees approved by Parliament, who were sworn in by the President include:
Governs Kwame Agbodza – Minister for Roads and Highways
Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson – Minister for Finance
Dr. Dominic Ayine – Attorney General
John Jinapor – Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education
Eric Opoku – Minister for Food and Agriculture
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