President John Dramani Mahama has called on newly appointed deputy ministers to embrace teamwork and dedicate themselves to national development.
Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony at Jubilee House on Wednesday, March 12, the President emphasized the need for selfless leadership, urging the Minister of State and 13 Deputy Ministers to uphold integrity in their roles.
He reminded them to avoid extravagant lifestyles and focus on serving the people of Ghana. Additionally, he reiterated the importance of declaring their assets upon assuming office, reinforcing accountability in governance.
The newly sworn-in ministers, having successfully undergone vetting and parliamentary approval, are expected to support their respective sector ministers in implementing government policies and initiatives.
The newly sworn-in deputy ministers include:
Justice Srem-Sai – Minister for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General
Ernest Brogya Gyenfi – Deputy Minister for the Defence Ministry
Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister for Finance
Alhassan Suhuyini – Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways
John Dumelo – Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture
Dr Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister, Education
Sampson Ahi – Deputy Minister, Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – Deputy Minister for the Interior
Richard Gyan-Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition
Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources
Yussif Issaka Jajah – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts
Rita Naa Odoley Sowah – Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs
Gizella Tettey-Agbotui – Works, Housing and Water Resources
Lydia Akanvariba -Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms
