Speaker of the 9th Parliament, Rt. Hon. Speaker Alban Sumana Bagbin has submitted the list of the first three (3) ministerial nominees made by President John Dramani Mahama for review and approval by parliament.
This follows the release of these nominations in a formal statement by the office of the President on Thursday, January 9, 2024.
This move is in accordance with Article 78 (1) “Ministers of State shall be appointed by the President with the prior approval of Parliament from among members of Parliament or persons qualified to be elected as members of Parliament, except that the majority of Ministers of State shall be appointed from among members of Parliament.”
The RT. Hon. Speaker who presided over proceedings of the House referred to the appointments committee on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama for consideration of Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Minister Designate for Finance, John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister Designate for Energy and Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Attorney General and Minister Designate for Justice.
“The nominees credentials and records of service demonstrate their competences to support the government’s agenda and serve the people of Ghana effectively,” he touted the competence of nominees.
Hon. Speaker Bagbin also hinted that each ministerial nominee’s curriculum vitae along with other supporting documents are available for perusal by parliament.
He further urged parliament to expedite vetting and approval procedures of the ministerial nominees in accordance with constitutional requirements.
