Parliament has unanimously approved the nomination of a Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms and 7 deputy ministers.
This was announced by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor on Friday, March 7, 2025.
The approval came after the Appointments Committee of Parliament had submitted its report and recommended the House to approve the nominees who had duly been vetted.
The move is in line with Article 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution which demands that Parliament give prior approval of the nominees.
The approved nominees are
- Lydia Akanvariba - Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms
- Thomas Ampem Nyarko – Deputy Minister for Finance
- Ebenezer Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
- Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
- Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
- Richard Gyan Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy
- John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture