President Mahama Unveils Second Batch of Sector Ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has submitted the names of 12 nominees to Parliament for consideration and vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament.
Sector Minister Nominees are as follows:
Haruna Iddrisu (MP) – Ministry of Education
Member of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, Ghanaian lawyer, politician, and football enthusiast. He represents the good people of Tamale South. He served as the Minority Leader for NDC in Ghana’s Parliament from January 2017 and was succeeded by Ato Forson.
Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP) – Ministry of Roads and Highways
A distinguished architect and member of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Adaklu Constituency in the Volta Region on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress
Eric Opoku (MP) – Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Farmer/agriculturist and member of the Ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic of Ghana, representing the Asunafo South Constituency in the Brong-Ahafo Region
Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP) – Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
A creative arts advocate and two-term MP, Hon. Gomashie has a rich background in promoting Ghanaian culture and tourism.
Emelia Arthur (MP) – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
Hon. Arthur is a development specialist with expertise in local governance and natural resource management. She has worked with leading international organizations on policy and capacity-building initiatives.
George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
A lawyer and experienced party organizer, Mr Opare-Addo has served as Municipal Chief Executive for Akuapem North and National Youth Organiser of the NDC.
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Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP) – Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
A development expert and legislator, Hon. Lartey boasts over two decades of experience in governance, education, and women’s rights.
Ahmed Ibrahim (MP) – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Hon. Ibrahim has been a legislator since 2009, with a finance and public administration background.
Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare (MP) – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
A lawyer and former Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Hon. Adjare has vast experience in legal practice and international relations.
The nominations have been formally submitted to Parliament through Speaker Alban Bagbin for approval. The Appointments Committee is expected to vet the nominees rigorously, focusing on their qualifications, track records, and alignment with national priorities.
