President John Dramani Mahama, on January 22, swore in six ministerial nominees following their approval by Parliament on Tuesday, January 21.
The nominees, who underwent rigorous vetting and parliamentary debate, form part of the initial batch of appointments submitted for parliamentary endorsement. They include:
- Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister for Finance
- Dr. Dominic Ayine, Attorney General
- John Jinapor, Minister for Energy and Green Transition
- Haruna Iddrisu, Minister for Education
- Eric Opoku, Minister for Food and Agriculture
- Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister for Roads and Highways
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to being the leanest and most efficient in the nation’s history, capping ministerial appointments at a total of 60.
“As the ministers are approved by Parliament and as they are sworn in, I will proceed to name deputy ministers for some of the ministries, which will bring the total number of ministers to 60,” he stated.
President Mahama also reassured Ghanaians of his dedication to serving their interests, emphasizing, “I am here to serve at the pleasure of Ghanaians.”
Addressing Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the newly sworn-in Finance Minister, the President highlighted the critical nature of his role, saying, “Citizens are counting on you to stabilize the nation’s currency.”