The final batch of President John Dramani Mahama’s deputy ministerial nominees are being vetted by the Parliament’s Appointments Committee today, Friday, July 25.

The nominees include Dorcas Affo-Toffey as Deputy Minister for Transport, James Gyakye Quayson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Adam Sukparu for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, and Grace Ayensu-Danquah as Deputy Minister of Health.

Dorcas Toffey has been nominated to serve at the Ministry of Transport; James G. Quayson will work at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mohammed Adams Sukparu will work at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; and Grace Ayensu-Danquah will serve at the Ministry of Health.

Their appointment is in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which empower him to appoint ministers and deputy ministers with the prior approval of Parliament.