President Akufo-Addo has embarked on a minor reshuffle within his government, reassigning Deputy Trade and Industry Minister Dr Stephen Amoah to the Finance Ministry.
According to a press statement from Eugene Arhin, the Communications Director at the Presidency, this decision took immediate effect as of Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
The reshuffle comes in the wake of the unfortunate passing of Deputy Finance Minister and MP for Ejisu, Dr John Kumah, on Thursday, March 7.
“The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has reassigned the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry and Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, Hon. Stephen Amoah, as Deputy Minister for Finance.”
“Hon. Stephen Amoah, until his re-designation, was the Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry, and he takes over from the late Hon. John Kumah, who passed away on 7th March 2024. His appointment takes effect immediately.”
Consequently, President Akufo-Addo has nominated a replacement for Stephen Amoah at the Trade Ministry.
“Following the reassignment of Hon. Stephen Amoah as Deputy Minister for Finance, President Akufo-Addo has appointed, subject to parliamentary approval, Hon. Kofi Ahenkorah Marfo, Member of Parliament for Achiase, as Deputy Minister-designate for Trade and Industry.”
The President also called on Parliament to expedite the vetting and approval process for the nominee to ensure swift commencement of duties.
“President Akufo-Addo is hopeful that Parliament will, once again, on a bi-partisan basis, expedite the approval of his nominee, so he can join the government forthwith, and assist in the delivery of his mandate for his second term in office.”
Pres. Akufo-Addo appoints Stephen Amoah to replace John Kumah as Deputy Finance Minister.#GHOneNews pic.twitter.com/oUXfsLrk4t
— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) April 2, 2024
