On February 5, 2025, President John Dramani Mahama nominated his first batch of deputy ministers, pending parliamentary vetting and approval.
In accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Ghanaian Constitution, the President has submitted the names of the nominees to Parliament, through the Speaker, for prior approval to serve as Deputy Ministers.
This follows the recent swearing-in of six ministers on January 22, 2025, after their approval by Parliament. The ministers sworn in include Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Minister for Finance, Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General, John Jinapor as Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Haruna Iddrisu as Minister for Education, Eric Opoku as Minister for Food and Agriculture, and Governs Kwame Agbodza as Minister for Roads and Highways.
The nomination of deputy ministers is a significant step in completing the formation of President Mahama’s government, aiming to enhance the administration’s capacity to implement its policies and programs effectively.
