President John Dramani Mahama‘s latest wave of ministerial appointments includes nine cabinet positions and three regional ministers. These appointments add to the growing list of key positions already announced by the government as part of its efforts to reshape the governance landscape and signal a strategic move to strengthen key sectors, including education, agriculture, and infrastructure development.
This offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of the Mahama administration’s governance strategy.
Among the high-profile appointments, veteran parliamentarian Haruna Iddrisu will head the Ministry of Education, while Kwame Governs Agbodza will lead the crucial Ministry of Roads and Highways. The appointments reflect a careful balance of experienced politicians and technocrats, with several returning ministers bringing valuable institutional knowledge to their roles.
Regional ministerial nominees
The outlines three key appointments for regional minister positions:
- Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region
- Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region
- Joseph Nelson – Western Region
Newly nominated ministers
The document also features nine ministerial nominations, blending political experience with innovative leadership. The nominees include:
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP, Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Eric Opoku, MP, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP—Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur, MP, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP—Ministry of Education
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP, Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Parliamentary approval process
The nominations have been officially submitted to Parliament through Speaker Alban Bagbin for approval. The Appointments Committee is expected to conduct a thorough vetting process, assessing the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and alignment with the nation’s priorities.
This development follows the earlier announcement of 10 regional ministerial nominees, highlighting President Mahama’s urgency in assembling a competent team to implement his governance agenda.
High-profile nominations, such as Dr. Ato Forson, John Jinapor, and Dr. Ayine for key positions in finance, energy, and justice, have already set a clear direction for the administration.
Facing significant pressure to deliver timely results, President Mahama’s administration appears focused on addressing critical national challenges through a strategic approach to these appointments.