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Mahama swears in Ato Forson, Jinapor,others as Ministers

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President John Dramani Mahama has today, January 22,2025, sworn in six new ministers after their approval by Ghana’s Parliament on Tuesday, January 21. The nominees, who had undergone a rigorous vetting process, represent the first group of appointments to be presented for parliamentary approval.

The appointees are:

Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance

Dr. Dominic Ayine, Attorney General-Designate

John Jinapor, Minister-Designate for Energy and Green Transition

Haruna Iddrisu, Minister-Designate for Education

Eric Opoku, Minister-Designate for Food and Agriculture

Governs Kwame Agbodza, Minister-Designate for Roads and Highways

The swearing-in ceremony marks the beginning of their official roles in the government.

During the swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to a lean and efficient government, stating that the total number of ministers would be capped at 60. He also announced plans to appoint deputy ministers for various ministries in the coming days.

The President assured Ghanaians of his dedication to their service, noting, “I am here to serve at the pleasure of Ghanaians.” He specifically addressed Dr. Forson, urging him to work towards stabilising the nation’s currency, an important task for the new Finance Minister.

Source:TheDotNews

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