President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 17 new ministers to fill critical positions in his administration.
Their swearing-in occurs when all ministerial nominations have been approved by Parliament after a thorough examination and discussion.
The president urged them to stay committed to implementing policies and initiatives that will enhance Ghanaians’ quality of life.
The ministerial nominees sworn in are
No. Name Position
1 Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment
2 Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed Minister for Environment, Science and Technology
3 Samuel Nartey George Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations
4 Kofi Iddie Adams Minister for Sports and Recreation
5 Joseph Bukari Nikpe Minister for Transport
6 Kwabena Mintah Akandoh Minister for Health
7 Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa Minister for Foreign Affairs
8 Felix Kwakye Ofosu Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications
9 Seidu Issifu Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability
10 Charity Gardiner Regional Minister for Ahafo
11 Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu Regional Minister for Savanna
12 Wilbert Petty Brentum Regional Minister for Western North
13 Joseph Nelson Regional Minister for Western
14 Joseph Addae Akwaboa Regional Minister for Bono
15 Francis Owusu Antwi Regional Minister for Bono East
16 Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere Regional Minister for Central
17 Puozuing Charles Lwanga Regional Minister for Upper West