Parliament has approved Herbert Krapa as the Minister of State-designate for the Energy Ministry.This approval follows a previous attempt by Majority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin to expedite his vetting and approval, which was blocked by the Minority.President Akufo-Addo nominated Herbert Krapa, the Deputy Energy Minister, to be Minister of State at the Energy Ministry after selecting the current Energy Minister, Dr.

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Matthew Opoku Prempeh, as the running mate for the NPP flagbearer, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.In response, the Majority Leader requested that Parliament fast-track the approval process to avoid a leadership vacuum at the ministry. However, the Minority in Parliament opposed this request.Deputy Minority Leader Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah argued that the incumbent Energy Minister was still in office, making the rush unnecessary.

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The issue resurfaced today, with the Appointments Committee recommending Herbert Krapa’s approval.Despite a walkout by the Minority in protest, the report was ultimately approved.

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