Parliament has approved the first and second batches of ministerial nominees submitted by President John Mahama. This follows their successful vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The nominees—Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament (MP) for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority Leader; John Jinapor, MP for Yapei-Kusawgu; and Dr Dominic Ayine, MP for Bolgatanga East—received unanimous recommendations from the Committee for their respective ministerial roles.
The rest of the nominees who were confirmed include Haruna Iddrisu, Member of Parliament (MP) for Tamale South; Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP for Adaklu; and Eric Opoku, MP for Asunafo South.
After extensive deliberations, both the Majority and Minority caucuses acknowledged the competence and proven track records of the three nominees, affirming their ability to lead their respective ministries effectively.
Dr Cassiel Ato Forson was approved as the Minister of Finance, John Jinapor as the Minister of Energy, and Dr Dominic Ayine as the Attorney-General and Minister for Justice.
Haruna Iddrisu was approved as the Minister of Education, Kwame Governs Agbodza as the Minister for Roads and Highways, and Eric Opoku as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
