President Mahama Swears in Six New Ministers
New appointees set to lead critical sectors as the administration focuses on economic recovery, education reform, and infrastructure development
- Six ministerial nominees sworn in after parliamentary approval on January 21, 2025
- Appointees include experts in finance, education, energy, agriculture, and infrastructure
- President Mahama expresses confidence in their ability to drive national development
President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in six newly approved ministers following their parliamentary confirmation on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House, marks the beginning of their pivotal roles in government, signaling the administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling pressing national issues.
The first batch of ministerial appointees, each approved after thorough vetting by the Appointments Committee, includes:
- Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister for Finance
- Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General
- John Jinapor as Minister for Energy and Green Transition
- Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education
- Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture
- Governs Kwame Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways
In his remarks during the ceremony, President Mahama expressed strong confidence in the new ministers, emphasizing that their expertise and dedication will drive the transformative agenda promised to Ghanaians. He stressed that the roles they are taking on are crucial to the country’s growth and development in areas such as economic recovery, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
