Parliament has approved six additional ministerial nominees appointed by President John Mahama, increasing the total number of approved ministers to twelve.

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The recent appointees include Naa Momo Lartey as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection; Ahmed Ibrahim as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare as Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry; Abla Dzifa Gomashie as Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; Emelia Arthur as Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture; and George Opare-Addo as Minister for Youth Development and

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Empowerment.The approval of these nominees was finalized on Thursday, January 23, following extensive deliberations in Parliament. During the proceedings, the majority of legislators expressed confidence in the appointees' abilities and called for efficiency in the discharge of their duties.Earlier in the week, during a sitting chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako, Parliament had also approved six other ministerial nominees.

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These appointees included Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways; Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture; Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education; Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister of Finance; John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister of Energy; and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Minister of Justice and Attorney General.On Wednesday, President Mahama swore in the first batch of six ministers at the Jubilee House.

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During the ceremony, he emphasized the critical nature of their roles in advancing the administration's vision for Ghana's progress, particularly in key areas such as the economy and energy.“I’ve just sworn you in—the first six ministers who are responsible for perhaps the most critical sectors of our national life, especially the economy and energy sectors,” President Mahama stated.

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He outlined specific responsibilities for each minister, highlighting the high expectations of Ghanaians and urging the appointees to deliver on their mandates with dedication and efficiency.

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