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The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Setor Dumelo, has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as the Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture.
This was contained in the first list of 13 deputy ministers submitted by the President to Parliament for prior approval in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution.
Mr Dumelo, an actor-turned-politician, farmer, and philanthropist, will work closely with the minister, Eric Opoku, from 22nd January 2025.
Other prominent nominees include the MP for Builsa South, Dr Clement Apaak, as the Deputy Minister of Education, lecturer and private legal practitioner Justice Srem-Sai as the Deputy Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, and the MP for La Dadekotopon, Rita Naa Odoley Sowah, as the Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs.
Meanwhile, the President has also nominated Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.
Full List of Deputy Ministers
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
These nominees will now be scheduled for vetting by the Appointments Committee of Parliament, and if approved, they will be sworn into office by the President.