President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a new group of deputy ministers, including John Dumelo, Alhassan Suhuyini, and Justice Srem Sai, to support various government ministries. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, after the nominees were successfully vetted and approved by Parliament.
The newly appointed deputy ministers will work closely with their sector ministers to implement government policies, promote national growth, and ensure the smooth operation of their respective ministries. President Mahama urged the new deputy ministers to serve diligently, putting the interests of Ghanaians first.
“Your appointment is a call to serve the people of Ghana,” President Mahama emphasized. “I expect you to work in unity with your sector ministers to implement policies that will improve the lives of our citizens” .
The full list of newly sworn-in deputy ministers includes:
- Justice Srem Sai: Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
- Ernest Brogya Gyenfi: Deputy Minister for Defence
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem: Deputy Minister for Finance
- Alhassan Suhuyini: Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
- John Dumelo: Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture
- Dr. Clement Apaak: Deputy Minister for Education
- Sampson Ahi: Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
- Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi: Deputy Minister for the Interior
- Richard Gyan-Mensah: Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition
- Yusif Sulemana: Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
- Yussif Issaka Jajah: Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
- Rita Naa Odoley Sowah: Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs
- Gizella Tettey-Agbotui: Deputy Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resource
- Lydia Akanvariba: Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
