President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in 17 new ministers to take up key roles in his administration.
Their swearing-in comes after Parliament’s approval of all the ministerial nominees, following a rigorous vetting process and debate.
The president charged them to remain focused on delivering policies and programs that will improve the lives of Ghanaians.
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 Savannah |
| 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 |
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