Parliament has approved as ministers three additional nominees appointed by President John Mahama, bringing the tally of approved ministers to nine.

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Naa Momo Lartey, nominated as Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection,Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs, and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, nominated as Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry, are the recent nominees to receive parliamentary clearance.

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On Thursday, January 23, the House deliberation approved these appointees, with the majority of legislators demanding efficient work and expressing their confidence in the appointees' capabilities.The House, in a sitting chaired by Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako on Monday, approved six ministerial appointees.

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The appointees were Kwame Governs Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, and 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.Following their approval, President Mahama on Wednesday swore in his appointees at the Jubilee House.

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The president charged his six newly sworn-in ministers with steering some of the country’s most vital sectors, emphasizing the critical importance of their roles in the administration’s vision for Ghana’s progress."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," he said.

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In his remarks, the President outlined specific responsibilities for each minister, reflecting the expectations of Ghanaians.

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