Parliament has approved the nomination of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as Minister-designate for Lands and Natural Resources, along with three regional ministers-designate, following deliberations on their appointments.
The approval, granted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, allows the nominees to officially assume their respective roles.
The newly approved regional ministers-designate are, Tia Ibrahim – North East Region, Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti Region, and Akamugri Atanga Donatus – Upper East Region
Their approval follows a thorough vetting process, during which members of the House assessed their qualifications, experience, and suitability for their respective positions.
The newly appointed ministers-designate are expected to spearhead development initiatives in their regions, working in collaboration with local authorities to implement government policies and drive socio-economic progress.
Meanwhile, the Minority in Parliament strongly opposed the approval of Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah as the Minister-Designate for Lands and Natural Resources, citing his refusal to retract or apologise for comments he made regarding former President Akufo-Addo’s final State of the Nation Address on January 3, 2025.
During his vetting, Armah-Kofi Buah acknowledged that his remarks—widely perceived as harsh or inappropriate—were not intended to offend the former President but rather reflected the prevailing circumstances at the time.
However, he declined to issue a retraction or apology.