President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in newly appointed Deputy Ministers at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House in Accra on March 12, 2025.
The event marked the formal induction of the deputy ministers, who will support their respective substantive ministers in executing government policies and programs.
Parliamentary Approval
The swearing-in follows the successful vetting and approval of the nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Mr. Bernard Ahiafor. After undergoing a rigorous review process, Parliament unanimously endorsed the nominees, paving the way for their official assumption of duties.
List of Newly Sworn-in Deputy Ministers
The approved deputy ministers and their respective ministries are as follows:
Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem
Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi
Ministry of Defence – Ernest Brogya Gyenfi
Ministry of Education – Clement Abas Apaak
Ministry of Energy & Green Transition – Richard Gyan-Mensah
Ministry of Roads & Highways – Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini
Ministry of Justice & Attorney General – Justice Srem-Sai
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – Yusif Sulemana
Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs – Rita Naa Odoley Sowah
Ministry of Works, Housing and Water Resources – Gizella Tettey-Agbotui
Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts – Yussif Issaka Jajah
Ministry of Food and Agriculture – John Kofi Setor Dumelo
Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry – Samson Ahi
Minister of State Appointment
In addition to the deputy ministerial appointments, President Mahama also swore in Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms.
Commitment to Governance
The swearing-in ceremony underscores the Mahama administration’s commitment to strengthening governance and ensuring that ministries receive the necessary leadership support to drive national development. The newly appointed deputy ministers are expected to work closely with their respective sector ministers to implement government policies effectively.
With their appointments now formalized, the deputy ministers are set to begin their official duties in advancing the administration’s agenda for economic growth, social development, and institutional reform.
