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