The Appointments Committee of Parliament will continue the vetting of ministerial nominees today, Monday, January 20, 2025. Among those scheduled to appear before the Committee are:
- Kwame Governs Agbodza – Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways
- Haruna Iddrisu – Minister-Designate for Education
- Eric Opoku – Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture
The vetting sessions will proceed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, with the following nominees:
- Ahmed Ibrahim – Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare – Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
The Committee will scrutinize the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and preparedness to lead their respective ministries.
Upcoming Vetting Schedule
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie – Minister-Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur – Minister-Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo – Minister-Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Ali Adolf G. John – Minister-Designate, Northern Region
- John Kwadwo Gyapong – Minister-Designate, Oti Region
- James Gunu – Minister-Designate, Volta Region
- Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey – Minister-Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Ibrahim Tia – Minister-Designate, North East Region
- Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Minister-Designate, Ashanti Region
- Akamugri Atanga Donatus – Minister-Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, January 27, 2025
- Charity Gardiner – Minister-Designate, Ahafo Region
- Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq. – Minister-Designate, Savannah Region
- Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo – Minister-Designate, Greater Accra Region
The vetting process serves as a crucial step in ensuring that the nominees are competent and ready to undertake their roles in steering the affairs of their respective ministries.