- President Mahama swears in Deputy Ministers at Jubilee House
- Parliament approves the nominees for their official induction
- Lydia Akanvariba sworn in as Minister for Public Sector Reforms
On March 12, President John Mahama officially swore in newly appointed Deputy Ministers at the Jubilee House in Accra, marking the beginning of their roles in assisting their respective ministers.
The ceremony followed the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor. After a thorough review, Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominees, allowing for their formal induction into office.
The newly appointed Deputy Ministers and their respective ministries are:
- 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
In addition to these deputy ministerial appointments, President Mahama also swore in Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.
