President John Mahama officially inducted the second group of his ministerial appointees into office during a ceremony at the Jubilee House on Friday, January 24.

The swearing-in follows their approval by Parliament after a thorough vetting process and heated debates earlier this week.

The appointees, now charged with steering key sectors of the economy, were approved after two days of deliberations by the Appointments Committee on January 23 and 24.

The newly sworn-in ministers include Abla Dzifa Gomashie, who takes charge of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts; George Opare Addo, heading the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment; Emelia Arthur, now Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development; Ahmed Ibrahim, responsible for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, leading the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Agribusiness.

During the ceremony, President Mahama underscored the critical roles these ministers play in Ghana’s growth and emphasized the need for their commitment to excellence. He urged the new leaders to uphold principles of transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in their respective ministries.

“Ghanaians have signaled zero tolerance for poor governance,” President Mahama reminded them, stressing the importance of dignity, respect, and dedication to national progress.

He further called on the ministers to meet the expectations of the Ghanaian people and to serve as catalysts for transformative development.