Parliament has confirmed the nomination of Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers, in a decision aimed at strengthening the government’s administrative framework.

The approval on Friday, January 24, followed a rigorous vetting process by the Appointments Committee and an extensive debate on the parliamentary floor.

Muntaka Mubarak, who represents Asawase in Parliament, will now oversee the Interior Ministry, a pivotal role for ensuring national security and maintaining law and order. His appointment has been lauded as a recognition of his experience and unwavering commitment to public service.

In addition to Muntaka Mubarak, Parliament approved Ali Adolf John as Northern Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong as Oti Regional Minister, James Gunu as Volta Regional Minister, and Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey as Eastern Regional Minister. These appointments are expected to bolster governance at the regional level, with each minister tasked with addressing specific developmental and governance challenges.

The approvals were met with optimism from both legislators and stakeholders, who expressed confidence in the nominees' ability to deliver.

This week has seen a series of parliamentary approvals for President Mahama’s ministerial nominees. On Thursday, January 23, six additional appointees received confirmation. These 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 Empowerment.

The process continued throughout the week, with Parliament earlier approving 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.

President Mahama, during the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, stressed the importance of these appointments to his administration’s vision for Ghana. He outlined specific priorities for each minister and urged them to deliver on their mandates with efficiency and dedication, emphasizing the trust Ghanaians have placed in them to advance the country’s progress.