President John Dramani Mahama has announced the appointment of Ahmed Ibrahim, Member of Parliament for Banda Constituency in the Bono Region, as the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs designate.
President Mahama’s authority to appoint ministers is derived from Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which stipulates that the President shall appoint ministers of state with the prior approval of Parliament.
The provision also requires that the majority of ministers be appointed from among Members of Parliament, ensuring a balance of legislative experience and executive responsibility.
Ahmed Ibrahim joins a list of other appointees who will lead critical sectors of the economy, subject to parliamentary approval.
Full List of Ministerial Appointees
- Ahmed Ibrahim, MP (Banda Constituency) – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
- Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP (Adaklu Constituency) – Ministry of Roads and Highways
- Eric Opoku, MP (Asunafo South Constituency) – Ministry of Food and Agriculture
- Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP (Krowor Constituency) – Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection
- Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP (Ketu South Constituency) – Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
- Emelia Arthur, MP (Shama Constituency) – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture
- George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment
- Haruna Iddrisu, MP (Tamale South Constituency) – Ministry of Education
- Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP (Techiman North Constituency) – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
The appointments aim to strengthen governance in key areas, with a focus on local government, infrastructure development, agriculture, education, and youth empowerment. Ahmed Ibrahim, as Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs designate, is expected to oversee policies aimed at decentralization, rural development, and fostering harmonious relations among traditional and religious institutions.
Other notable appointees include Haruna Iddrisu, tasked with overseeing education reforms, and Kwame Governs Agbodza, who will spearhead efforts to improve Ghana’s road infrastructure. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey is expected to lead efforts to address gender inequality and protect the welfare of children.
The appointees will undergo vetting and approval by Parliament, after which they will be sworn into office to commence their duties.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
