The campaign by some persons in the creative arts industry to have Mark Okraku Mantey appointed as Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Arts appear to have paid off if a report by pro-government newspaper, The Chronicle, is to be taken on face value.
The newspaper reported on Monday, March 15, 2021, that the celebrated music producer is part of over 40 deputy ministers appointed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
List Of Deputy Ministers Designated
Deputy Minister of Energy – Dr Mohammed Amin Adam
Deputy Minister of Trade & Industries – Michael Okyere Baafi
Deputy Minister of Lands – John Kobina Abbam Aboa Sannie
Deputy Minister of Communication & Digitalization- Richard Ahigbah
Deputy Minister of Info – Eric Amoako Twum
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture- Mark Okraku Mantey
Deputy Minister of Education- Rev Ntim Fordjour
Deputy Minister of Agriculture- Hon Alex Tetteh Djournebuo
Deputy Minister of Works & Housing- John Ampotuah Kumah
Deputy Minister of Transport- Alhassan Tampuli
Deputy Minister of Chieftancy & Religious Affairs- Jabaah John Bennam
Deputy Minister of Gender – Esther Nyinaa
Deputy Minister of Employment – Patrick Yaw Boamah.