Parliament has approved the nomination of Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak as Minister for the Interior, along with four regional ministers-designate, following a thorough vetting process by the Appointments Committee and debate on the parliamentary floor.
Muntaka, who serves as the Member of Parliament for Asawase, will now lead the Interior Ministry, a role deemed critical to national security and governance. His appointment is widely regarded as recognition of his experience and dedication to public service.
Parliament also confirmed the nominations of Ali Adolf John as Northern Regional Minister, John Kwadwo Gyapong as Oti Regional Minister, James Gunu as Volta Regional Minister, and Mrs. Rita Akosua Awatey as Eastern Regional Minister.
These appointments are seen as a significant boost to regional leadership, with expectations that the ministers will leverage their expertise to drive development and address pressing challenges in their respective regions.
The approvals have been met with optimism from stakeholders, who are hopeful about the positive impact these leaders will have on governance and regional progress.