President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in a total of 42 ministers, marking a significant milestone exactly one month after his own inauguration.

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The swift approval process for his appointees, he noted, is unprecedented and reflects a commitment to promptly assembling a functional government.

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In a ceremony held today, the latest batch of ministers approved by Parliament—some by consensus and others by majority vote—took the oath of allegiance. The 17 newly sworn-in ministers, forming the fourth group of appointees, were urged by the President to approach their duties with humility and dedication.

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President Mahama emphasized the need for his appointees to lead by example, cautioning them against adopting lavish lifestyles that could further exacerbate the economic hardships experienced by ordinary citizens.

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The newly sworn-in ministers include:

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Issifu Seidu – Minister-Designate for Climate Change and Sustainability

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Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister-Designate for Foreign Affairs

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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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Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister-Designate for Health

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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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Sam George – Minister-Designate for Communication, Technology, and Digital Innovation

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On their part, the ministers who were represented by Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, promised to hold the interest of the general public and serve with humility.

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With more appointments expected in the coming days, President Mahama’s government is gradually taking shape, as he pushes forward with his vision for national development.

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On January 30, the president swore in these ministers.

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Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Minister of Defence

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Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah – Minister of Lands and Natural Resources

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Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka – Minister of Interior

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Naa Momo Lartey – Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection

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Gilbert Kenneth Adjei – Minister of Works, Housing, and Water Resources

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Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum – Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives

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James Gunu – Volta Regional Minister

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Rita Akosua Awatey – Eastern Regional Minister

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John Kwadwo Gyapong – Oti Regional Minister

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Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo – Greater Accra Regional Minister

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Tia Ibrahim – North East Regional Minister

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Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Regional Minister

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Donatus Akamugri Atanga – Upper East Regional Minister

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Ali Adolf John – Northern Regional Minister

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The first batch of ministerial nominees approved by Parliament, who were sworn in by the President include:

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Governs Kwame Agbodza – Minister for Roads and Highways

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Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson – Minister for Finance

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Dr. Dominic Ayine – Attorney General

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John Jinapor – Minister for Energy and Green Transition

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Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education

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Eric Opoku – Minister for Food and Agriculture

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