The newly appointed Ministers have been instructed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to discharge their duties effectively.
During the swearing-in event on Tuesday, April 4, at the seat of government in Accra, the President said, “Your diverse competencies, expertise, and talents certainly make this possible.”
The integrity that would pervade your job is really vital, he continued, and I want to remind you of that.
The New Patriotic Party has a solemn responsibility to serve the Ghanaian people honestly and competently, he said, reminding them to keep that in mind at all times.
In a vote, Parliament on Friday, March 24, approved all of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-nominees Addo’s for ministerial positions.
After the voting on Friday, March 24, the Speaker, Alban Bagbin, announced, “Honorable Members, the collation of votes has finally come to an end. 3 voters were absent from the list of 275 eligible voters, meaning 272 people actually used their vote. The vote results are as follows; Honorable Hammond, KT Bryan Acheampong was rejected with a vote of 1 out of 154 yes, 116 no, and 4 abstentions. 3. Stephen Asamoah Boateng 147 in favor, 122 against, and 3 against. Mohammad Amin Adams received 152 “ayes,” 117 “noes,” and 1 “rejected” vote. 2. Stephen Amoah 146 yes, 123 no, 3 absentions; Osei Bonsu Amoah 149 yes, 120 no.
Thus, and in conformity with Article 79(1) of the Constitution, the House has approved the nominations of the following individuals as ministers and a deputy minister.
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