Parliament Prepares for Final Ministerial Vetting: January 28 to February 4
President Mahama's nominees for key ministerial and regional leadership positions to undergo scrutiny as Parliament concludes the vetting process
- Vetting begins Tuesday, January 28, 2025, and ends Tuesday, February 4, 2025
- Nominees include candidates for Defence, Health, Foreign Affairs, and regional ministerial roles
- The process is critical to shaping President Mahama’s administration
The Appointments Committee of Parliament will commence vetting the final batch of ministerial nominees starting Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
The exercise aims to assess individuals nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to lead key ministries and regions, marking a critical step in shaping his administration’s leadership.
Having already approved several nominees in prior sessions, the committee’s upcoming proceedings will focus on candidates from diverse portfolios, including Defence, Health, Foreign Affairs, and regional ministerial roles.
Key Vetting Dates and Nominees:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025:
- Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
- Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Ministry of Defence
- Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum – State Minister, Special Initiatives
- Adjei Kenneth Gilbert – Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources
- Linda Obenewaa Akwetey Ocloo – Greater Accra Region
Wednesday, January 29, 2025:
- Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Ministry of Labour, Jobs, and Employment
- Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Ministry of Environment, Science, and Technology
- Kofi Iddie Adams – Ministry of Sports and Recreation
- Joseph Bukari Nikpe – Ministry of Transport
- Issifu Seidu – State Minister, Climate Change and Sustainability
Thursday, January 30, 2025:
- Ibrahim Tia – North East Region
- Samuel Nartey George – Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Ministry of Health
- Mrs. Charity Gardiner – Ahafo Region
- Felix Kwakye Ofosu – 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
The vetting sessions promise to be pivotal in determining the next wave of leadership across critical sectors of the country.
