The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the nomination of Abena Osei-Asare as the Minister of State at the Finance Ministry to the Appointments Committee for consideration. Abena Osei-Asare currently serves as a Deputy Minister for Finance.

Additionally, the nomination of Dr. Alexander Ampaabeng, the NPP's Parliamentary Candidate for Juaboso in the Western North Region, as a Deputy Minister for Finance has also been referred to the committee for consideration and report to the house.

The newly nominated Ministers of State are scheduled to undergo vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee from Tuesday, March 5, to Tuesday, March 12.

The schedule includes various ministerial and deputy ministerial nominees who will be vetted on different days and times.

On Tuesday, March 5, the vetting will begin with Andrew Egyapa Mercer, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, followed by Lydia Seyram Alhassan, Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, Ophelia Mensah Hayford, and Darkoa Newman.

Thursday, March 7, will see the vetting of Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, Titus Glover, Fatimatu Abubakar, and Daniel Machator.

Friday, March 9, will feature the vetting of Dr Benjamin Sekyere Yeboah, Sylvester Tetteh, Charles Acheampong, Adelaide Ntim, and Alexander Akwasi Acquah.

Monday, March 11, will have Vincent Ekow Assafuah, John Kobina Sanie, Collins Adomako Mensah, and Dr Prince Hamidu Armah undergo vetting.

Finally, on Tuesday, March 12, Kingsley Nyarko, Festus Awuah Kwofie, Akwasi Konadu, and Musah Abdul Aziz Ayaba will be vetted.