The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to begin vetting the final group of ministerial nominees on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The nominees, selected by President John Dramani Mahama, will take on key roles in various ministries and regions if approved.
This process, a continuation of earlier vetting sessions that have already seen several nominees approved, is critical in determining the leadership structure of President Mahama’s administration.
Schedule of Nominees
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
- Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence
- Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – State Minister, Special Initiatives
- Adjei Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
- Linda Obenewaa Akwetey Ocloo, MP – Greater Accra Region
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, MP – Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
- Kofi Iddie Adams, MP – Ministry of Sports and Recreation
- Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – Ministry of Transport
- Issifu Seidu, MP – State Minister, Climate Change and Sustainability
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- Ibrahim Tia – North East Region
- Samuel Nartey George, MP – Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – Ministry of Health
- Mrs. Charity Gardiner – Ahafo Region
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – State Minister, Government Communications
- Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region
Friday, January 31, 2025
- Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Region
- Akamugui Atanga Donatus – Upper East Region
- Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Savannah Region
- Joseph Nelson – Western Region
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East Region
- Edumoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
- Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West Region
This vetting process will be instrumental in solidifying the team that will execute President Mahama’s policies and programs across the country.