The Appointments Committee of Parliament will commence the vetting process for the second batch of ministerial nominees selected by President John Dramani Mahama from today Monday, January 20, 2025, to Monday, January 27, 2025.
The vetting sessions will start at 9:00 a.m. daily and will take place in Committee Rooms 1 and 2 of the New Administration Block of Parliament.
The Appointments Committee will scrutinize the nominees, assessing their qualifications, competence, and readiness to serve in various ministerial roles.
This includes evaluating their experience and suitability for regional and key ministerial positions.
This crucial exercise is part of Parliament’s constitutional mandate to ensure transparency, accountability, and the selection of qualified public officials.
Below is the vetting schedule
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE SCHEDULE FOR VETTING OF NOMINEES
Monday, 20th January, 2025
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Education
- Eric Opoku, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Tuesday, 21st January, 2025
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry ofTrade, Agribusiness and Industry
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur, MP, Minister Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo, Minister Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, 23rd January, 2025
- Ali Adolf G. John, Minister Designate, Northern Region
- John Kwadwo Gyapong, Minister Designate, Oti Region
- James Gunu, Minister Designate, Volta Region
- Mrs Rita Akosua Awatey, Minister Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, 24th January, 2025
- Ibrahim Tia, Minister Designate, North East Region,
- Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Minister Designate, Ashanti Region
- Akamugri Atanga Donatus, Minister Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, 27th January, 2025
- Charity Gardiner, Minister Designate, Ahafo Region
- Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq., Minister Designate, Savannah Region
- Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP, Minister Designate, Greater Accra Region
