President John Mahama submits list of Deputy Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated 13 people to serve as deputy ministers in his government.

In accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution, President Mahama submitted the names of the underlisted to Parliament, through the Speaker, for prior approval to serve as Deputy Ministers.

1. Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem

2. Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi

3. Ministry of Defence -Ernest Brogya Gyenfi

4. Ministry of Education -Clement Abas Apaak

5 Ministry of Energy & Green Transition -Richard Gyan-Mensah

6. Ministry of Roads & Highways -Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini

7. Ministry of Justice & Attorney General- Justice Srem-Sai

8 Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources -Yusif Sulemana

9. Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs -Rita Naa Odoley Sowah

10. Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources -Gizella Tettey-Agbotui

I I. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts -Yussif Issaka Jajah

12. Ministry of Food and Agriculture -John Kofi Setor Dumelo

13. Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry -Samson Ahi

The President has also nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State, Public Sector Reforms.