Parliament has officially confirmed the nominations of 17 ministerial appointees, including Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and several others, following a comprehensive debate and voting process.

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This approval highlights Parliament’s key role in reviewing and approving executive appointments before they take effect.

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However, the approval of North Tongu MP and Foreign Affairs Minister nominee, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, was met with mixed reactions. While the majority in Parliament endorsed his nomination, the Minority abstained from the voting process. Their decision to opt out was based on concerns surrounding the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative and past controversies involving Ablakwa.

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The Minority's abstention meant that Mr. Ablakwa's approval was secured solely through a voice vote. During the proceedings, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin led his caucus in a symbolic act, requesting water to "wash their hands" of the approval.

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Similarly, the nomination of Sam George as Minister-Designate for Communication, Technology, and Digital Innovation also faced no opposition from the majority side, but the Minority abstained from voting, as was the case with Mr. Ablakwa.

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Among the appointees confirmed without any opposition were:

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Issifu Seidu – Minister-Designate for Climate Change and Sustainability

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Charity Gardiner – Minister-Designate for Ahafo Region

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Salisu Bi-Awuribe – Minister-Designate for Savannah Region

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Wilbert Petty Brentum – Minister-Designate for Western North Region

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Joseph Nelson – Minister-Designate for Western Region

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Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Minister-Designate for Bono Region

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Francis Owusu Antwi – Minister-Designate for Bono East Region

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Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Minister of State-Designate for Government Communications

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Ekow Panyin Okyere Eduamoah – Minister-Designate for Central Region

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Charles Lwanga Puozuing – Minister-Designate for Upper West Region

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Rashid Pelpuo – Minister-Designate for Labour, Jobs, and Employment

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Kofi Adams – Minister-Designate for Sports and Recreation

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Joseph Nikpe – Minister-Designate for Transport

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Murtala Ibrahim – Minister-Designate for Environment, Science, and Technology

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