President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the names of his third batch of ministerial nominees to Parliament for approval. These appointments include a mix of Regional Ministers and Ministers of State, reflecting the President’s continued commitment to building a strong and inclusive team to advance Ghana’s development agenda.
The nominees for Regional Ministers include:
- Puozuing Charles Lwanga for the Upper West Region.
- Joseph Addae Akwaboa for the Bono Region.
- Francis Owusu Antwi for the Bono East Region.
For Ministerial positions, the President has selected the following individuals:
- Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence.
- Samuel Nartey George, MP – Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations.
- Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.
- Kofi Iddie Adams, MP – Ministry of Sports and Recreation.
- Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP – Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment.
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – Ministry of Health.
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology.
- Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – Ministry of Transport.
- Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP – Ministry of Interior.
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Adjel Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources.
Additional nominees for Minister of State roles include:
- Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives.
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – Minister of State for Government Communications.
- Issifu Seidu, MP – Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability.
These nominations are awaiting parliamentary approval, which is expected to follow due diligence and consultation.
In a statement, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, emphasized that these appointments reflect the administration’s priorities in governance, innovation, and sustainable development.
