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President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in 42 ministers, completing a key step in forming his administration exactly one month after his own inauguration.
The swift approval process by Parliament, with some ministers cleared by consensus and others through a majority vote, highlights the urgency of assembling a functional government to tackle pressing national issues.
During the swearing-in ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the need for his appointees to lead with humility and a deep sense of responsibility. He cautioned against extravagant lifestyles, urging them to remain conscious of the economic hardships faced by ordinary Ghanaians.
New Ministers Sworn in Today
The latest batch of 17 ministers who took the oath of office include:
- Issifu Seidu – Minister for Climate Change and Sustainability
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister for Foreign Affairs
- Charity Gardiner – Minister for Ahafo Region
- Salisu Bi-Awuribe – Minister for Savannah Region
- Wilbert Petty Brentum – Minister for Western North Region
- Joseph Nelson – Minister for Western Region
- Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Minister for Bono Region
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Health
- Francis Owusu Antwi – Minister for Bono East Region
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Minister of State for Government Communications
- Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah – Minister for Central Region
- Charles Lwanga Puozuing – Minister for Upper West Region
- Rashid Pelpuo – Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
- Kofi Adams – Minister for Sports and Recreation
- Joseph Nikpe – Minister for Transport
- Murtala Ibrahim – Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology
- Sam George – Minister for Communication, Technology, and Digital Innovation
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in ministers, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reaffirmed their commitment to serving with integrity and putting the national interest first.
Ministers Sworn in on January 30
A previous batch of ministers was sworn in on January 30, including:
- 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
First Batch of Ministers Sworn in
Earlier, the first group of nominees approved by Parliament took office, including:
- 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
A Government Taking Shape
With the swearing-in of these ministers, President Mahama’s administration is rapidly taking shape, reinforcing his vision for national development. More appointments are expected in the coming days as the government moves to address critical economic, social, and governance challenges.
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