President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in six newly confirmed ministers-designate, following their approval by Parliament on Tuesday, January 21. The nominees, who successfully navigated rigorous vetting by the Appointments Committee and subsequent debates in the House, were inaugurated during a ceremony at the Jubilee House, marking the beginning of their official duties.Dr.

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Cassiel Ato Forson has been appointed as Minister for Finance, while Dr. Dominic Ayine assumes the role of Attorney General. John Jinapor takes charge as Minister for Energy and Green Transition, with Haruna Iddrisu leading the Education Ministry. Eric Opoku has been designated Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Governs Kwame Agbodza now serves as Minister for Roads and Highways.

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During the ceremony, President Mahama charged the newly sworn-in ministers to prioritize transparency and accountability in their work. He emphasized the need for consistent updates to the public on developments within their sectors, as they strive to address challenges inherited from the previous administration.Speaking on behalf of the appointees, Dr. Ato Forson expressed their gratitude to the President for the trust placed in them.

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He assured the President of their unwavering dedication to achieving his vision for the nation.“I want to assure you that we will work in a way to make you the best president in the Fourth Republic of Ghana,” Dr. Forson declared, underscoring their commitment to delivering meaningful progress across all sectors.

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