Parliament’s Appointments Committee will today Monday, January 20, resume vetting following its constitutional mandate to assess the qualifications and suitability of individuals selected to lead various ministries.
The vetting sessions will take place in Committee Rooms 1, 2, and 3 of the New Administration Block and are expected to begin at 8:30 am.
The Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr Bernard Ahiafor, has already vetted three nominees in prior sessions: Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance; Mr John Abdulai Jinapor, Minister-Designate for Energy; and Dr Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, Attorney-General and Minister-Designate for Justice.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the vetting process will feature Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister-Designate for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs; Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, the Minister-Designate for Gender, Children, and Social Protection; and Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, the Minister-Designate for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry.
The Committee aims to conclude the vetting of all nominees by Monday, January 27, 2025.
Here is the schedule for the Appointments Committee:
Monday, 20th January, 2025;
Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Roads and Highways
Haruna Iddrisu, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Education
Eric Opoku, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Tuesday, 21st January, 2025
Ahmed Ibrahim, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry ofTrade, Agribusiness and Industry
Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
Emelia Arthur, MP – Minister Designate, Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
George Opare-Addo – Minister Designate, Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
Thursday, 23rd January, 2025
Ali Adolf G. John – Minister Designate, Northern Region
John Kwadwo Gyapong – Minister Designate, Oti Region
James Gunu – Minister Designate, Volta Region
Mrs Rita Akosua Awatey – Minister Designate, Eastern Region
Friday, 24th January, 2025
Ibrahim Tia – Minister Designate, North East Region
Dr. Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Minister Designate, Ashanti Region
Akamugri Atanga Donatus – Minister Designate, Upper East Region
Monday, 27th January, 2025
Charity Gardiner – Minister Designate, Ahafo Region
Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu, Esq. – Minister Designate, Savannah Region
Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo, MP – Minister Designate, Greater Accra Region
