Politics
Mahama’s New Cabinet: Haruna Iddrisu to Lead Education, Agbodza Takes Charge of Roads
A fresh team of leaders set to drive Ghana's progress across education, infrastructure, agriculture, and youth development
- Haruna Iddrisu, former Minority Leader, tapped to lead transformative reforms in education
- Governs Agbodza appointed to oversee critical infrastructure projects in the Roads Ministry
- Opare Addo to head the new Youth Development Ministry, prioritizing job creation and innovation
President John Dramani Mahama has announced a dynamic lineup of ministerial nominees to drive his governance agenda.
- Haruna Iddrisu, former Minority Leader in Parliament, has been named Education Minister-designate, tasked with advancing educational reforms.
- Governs Kwame Agbodza is the Roads and Highways Minister-designate, expected to oversee critical infrastructure projects.
- In agriculture, Eric Opoku will lead as Minister for Food and Agriculture, focusing on boosting food security and rural development.
- For the newly created Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment, Opare Addo, NDC Youth Organiser, will champion youth-centered policies.
- Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare is set to lead the Ministry for Trade and Agribusiness, aiming to strengthen trade relations and agribusiness growth.
- Ahmed Ibrahim has been designated for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, while Emelia Arthur will spearhead the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.
This team reflects Mahama’s commitment to transformative leadership across key sectors.
