The vetting of ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama will resume today, January 20, and is scheduled to conclude on January 27. According to the Appointments Committee of Parliament, the sessions will begin daily at 9:00 a.m. in Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the New Administration Block.

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During the vetting process, the nominees will undergo a thorough evaluation of their qualifications, expertise, and readiness to assume their respective ministerial roles. This assessment will encompass their professional experience and suitability for pivotal regional and national responsibilities.

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 Among the nominees for the key ministerial portfolios are Haruna Iddrisu as the Minister of Education-designate, Eric Opoku as the Minister of Food and Agriculture-designate, Kwame Governs Agbodza as the Minister of Roads and Highways-designate, and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as the Minister of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry-designate.

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Abla Dzifa Gomashie has been nominated as the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts-designate, Ahmed Ibrahim as the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs-designate, Dr.

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Agnes Naa Momo Lartey as the Minister of Gender, Children, and Social Protection-designate, Emelia Arthur as the Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture-designate, and George Opare-Addo as the Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment-designate.

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For regional positions, Adolf Ali John has been nominated for the Northern Region, John Kwadwo Agyapong for the Oti Region, James Gunu for the Volta Region, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey for the Eastern Region, and Ibrahim Tia for the North East Region. Other regional nominees include Dr.

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Frank Amoakohene for the Ashanti Region, Akamugri Donatus Atanga for the Upper East Region, Charity Gardiner for the Ahafo Region, Salisu Be-Awuribe for the Savannah Region, Linda Ocloo for the Greater Accra Region, Wilbert Petty Brentum for the Western North Region, Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere for the Central Region, and Joseph Nelson for the Western Region.The Appointments Committee has already vetted three individuals: Dr.

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Cassiel Ato Forson as the Minister of Finance-designate, John Abdulai Jinapor as the Minister of Energy-designate, and Dominic Akutiringa Ayine as the Attorney General and Minister of Justice-designate. These three nominees are now awaiting parliamentary endorsement.

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