Haruna, Agbodza, Gomashie, Opare-Addo, others listed in new ministerial list

President John Dramani Mahama has officially announced another set of ministerial appointments.

Haruna Iddrisu, Kwame Governs Agbodza, and George Opare-Addo are among the list.

In the list released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, it said that the new set of appointments includes nine cabinet positions and three regional ministers.

Leading the list of high-profile nominees is the distinguished Tamale South lawmaker, Haruna Iddrisu, who is tipped to head the Ministry of Education.

Another prominent figure is Kwame Governs Agbodza, a veteran parliamentarian representing the Adaklu constituency, who, according to the document, is set to lead the Ministry of Roads and Highways.

Additionally, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, the MP for Ketu South, is headed back to the Ministry of Tourism as its substantive minister this time around.

George Opare-Addo, who has risen through the ranks from being a party executive and playing a crucial role in the party's decisive victory, has also been named in the list.

He is now being considered for the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment.

Below is the breakdown of the nominees:

Regional ministerial nominees

The intercepted document outlines three key appointments for Regional Minister positions:

1. Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North Region

2. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central Region

3. Joseph Nelson – Western Region

Newly nominated ministers

The document also features nine ministerial nominations, blending political experience with innovative leadership. The nominees include:

1. Kwame Governs Agbodza, MP – Ministry of Roads and Highways

2. Eric Opoku, MP – Ministry of Food and Agriculture

3. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, MP – Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection

4. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, MP – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts

5. Emelia Arthur, MP – Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture

6. George Opare-Addo – Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment

7. Haruna Iddrisu, MP – Ministry of Education

8. Ahmed Ibrahim, MP – Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs

9. Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, MP – Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry

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