17th January 2025 4:24:29 PM
1 min readPresident John Dramani Mahama is set to present the final list of his ministerial nominees to the Speaker of Parliament on Monday, January 20, concluding the process of forming his government as promised within 14 days of assuming office.The President has reaffirmed his commitment to a streamlined administration, emphasizing that his government will consist of no more than 60 ministers to ensure efficiency and effective governance.
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The upcoming submission is expected to name appointees for critical portfolios, including the Ministries of Defence, Interior, Environment, Health, and Labour. Additionally, the final batch will feature the nomination of three Regional Ministers, rounding out the leadership team tasked with implementing the President’s policy agenda.
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Meanwhile, the Communications Team at the Presidency has dismissed circulating reports alleging the release of a third batch of ministerial nominees.
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These unverified claims, which listed prominent National Democratic Congress (NDC) figures such as Rashid Pelpuo for Minister of Interior, Muntaka Mubarak for Minister of Transport, and Sam George, MP for Ningo Prampram, for Minister-Designate of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, have been described as “false and misleading.
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”In an official statement, the Office of the President clarified that "no such nominations have been made," urging the public to disregard the misinformation. It emphasized that any official announcements would be made exclusively through authorized channels.
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With the submission of the final nominees, President Mahama is set to complete the formation of his cabinet, reinforcing his focus on a lean and effective government to drive national development.
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