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President Akufo-Addo swears in 12 ministers

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House on Friday evening.

 

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Flagstaff House on Friday evening.

The President entreated the ministers to work towards achieving policies promised Ghanaians by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) during the 2016 general elections.

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He also charged them to protect the public purse and ensure value for money in any activity they undertake.

The Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway was not sworn in since she is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for a summit.

President Akufo-Addo said he would swear her in when he joins her in Ethiopia Saturday.

The Ministers sworn in include:

Finance Minister, Ken Ofori Atta

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Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen

Justice Minister, Gloria Akuffo

National Security Minister, Albert Kan Dapaah

Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul

Local Government Minister, Hajia Alima Mahama

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Interior Minister, Ambrose Dery

Education Minister, Matthew Opoku Prempeh

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu

Agriculture Minister, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto

Senior Minister, Yaw Osafo-Maafo

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Energy Minister, Boakye Agyarko

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