President John Mahama has submitted the names of nine people to Parliament through Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin for vetting by the Appointments Committee and subsequent approval of Parliament.

Key among the names is former Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Tamale South, Hon Haruna Iddrisu, who has been nominated as the Minister-designate for Education.

The Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, in a statement dated Thursday (16th January, 2025) announced the following personalities into various ministries.

Haruna Iddrisu, MP – Ministry of Education

Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Ministry of Roads and Highways

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry

Emelia Arthur, MP – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture

George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

Eric Opoku, MP – Ministry of Food and Agriculture

Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP – Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts

Ahmed Ibrahim, MP – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs

Meanwhile, the latest nominations will bring the number of cabinet Ministers nominated by President Mahama to twelve after the previous high-profile nominations, including Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dr Ayine  into the Finance, Energy, and Attorney General and Minister for Justice, respectfully.

Source: Ginanewsroom.com