The Appointments Committee of Parliament, chaired by Bernard Ahiafor, will commence the vetting of ministers-designate today at 9:00 a.m., following the nomination of three key ministers by President John Dramani Mahama.

The nominees scheduled for vetting include Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Finance; John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Energy; and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Minister-designate for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General.

Dr. Forson, nominated for the Finance Ministry, previously served as Deputy Finance Minister under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration. He is an economist, chartered accountant, and tax practitioner with extensive expertise in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal and tax policy, and business management.

His academic credentials include a PhD in Finance from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and Master’s degrees in Taxation and Economics from the University of Oxford and KNUST. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from London South Bank University.

John Abdulai Jinapor, the nominee for the Ministry of Energy, brings vast experience in energy economics and finance. His academic qualifications include a Master of Arts in Economic Policy Management, an MBA in Marketing, and a Master of Science in Development Finance from the University of Ghana. Additionally, he holds a Master of Science in Energy Economics from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance and Financial Law from the University of London.

Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Minister-designate for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, is a seasoned legal expert with previous service as Deputy Attorney General. His legal expertise is expected to strengthen the administration of justice in Ghana.

These nominations are being considered at a critical time, as the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) has indicated the urgent need for US$89.90 million to avert a potential power crisis and sustain the country’s energy generation capacity.

Regarding further appointments, President Mahama has assured the public that his full cabinet will be announced by January 24, addressing concerns about the pace of his ministerial appointments. This assurance follows criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who described the President’s gradual approach to forming his government as “tot-tot.”