President John Mahama has sworn in the fourth batch of ministers of state, in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
This follows their approval by Parliament after a thorough vetting process and extensive debates by the Appointments Committee.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, marked the official start of their roles in critical government positions.
The newly sworn-in ministers include Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, who will serve as the Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment, and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, who will take on the role of Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology.
Samuel Nartey George has been appointed as the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, while Kofi Iddie Adams assumes the position of Minister for Sports and Recreation. Joseph Bukari Nikpe has been sworn in as the Minister for Transport, with Kwabena Mintah Akandoh taking charge as the Minister for Health.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will serve as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, and Felix Kwakye Ofosu has been appointed as the Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications.
The others include Seidu Issifu as the Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability. Charity Gardiner has been sworn in as the Regional Minister for Ahafo, while Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu will oversee the Savannah Region.
The ministerial nominees sworn in are
| No. | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo | Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment |
| 2 | Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed | Minister for Environment, Science and Technology |
| 3 | Samuel Nartey George | Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations |
| 4 | Kofi Iddie Adams | Minister for Sports and Recreation |
| 5 | Joseph Bukari Nikpe | Minister for Transport |
| 6 | Kwabena Mintah Akandoh | Minister for Health |
| 7 | Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa | Minister for Foreign Affairs |
| 8 | Felix Kwakye Ofosu | Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications |
| 9 | Seidu Issifu | Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability |
| 10 | Charity Gardiner | Regional Minister for Ahafo |
| 11 | Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu | Regional Minister for Savannah |
| 12 | Wilbert Petty Brentum | Regional Minister for Western North |
| 13 | Joseph Nelson | Regional Minister for Western |
| 14 | Joseph Addae Akwaboa | Regional Minister for Bono |
| 15 | Francis Owusu Antwi | Regional Minister for Bono East |
| 16 | Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere | Regional Minister for Central |
| 17 | Puozuing Charles Lwanga | Regional Minister for Upper West |
