‘This is not just a personal milestone, but a collective opportunity' - Pablo reacts to ministerial nomination

The National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), George Opare-Addo, known as Pablo, has responded to his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama as Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment-designate.

In a statement shared on social media on Thursday, January 16, 2025, Pablo expressed his gratitude to the president for the honour he has bestowed upon him by nominating him to serve in his government.

“I am deeply honoured and profoundly grateful to President John Dramani Mahama for nominating me as the Minister-Designate of Youth Development and Empowerment. This is not just a personal milestone but a collective opportunity to rewrite the story of our nation's youth. This story belongs to you, the young people of our nation, and we will write it together.

“Today is Day 1, and we don't have the luxury of time. My vision is clear: to deploy and implement the most aggressive and transformative policy framework for youth development in the history of our beloved country. Together, we will create decent jobs, empower millions, and lift young people out of poverty,” parts of the statement read.

The youth minister-designate went on to rally the youth to prepare themselves for the opportunities the new ministry would be presenting to them.

“No matter your political persuasion, creed, or background, my doors are open. No time for long bureaucracy. My Mind Dey for You! Let's start that business, that initiative, that dream—and make it a Ghanaian success story.

“That is what the Mahama Administration stands for: inclusive progress, bold action, and unparalleled ambition. I pledge to lead with humility, unrepentant ambition, unwavering resilience, and an undying vision for a brighter future. The time is now. Let's build a legacy for the generations to come,” he concluded.

Background

Pablo was one of 12 ministerial nominees announced by the government on January 16, 2025.

A list released by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Acting Spokesperson to the President, contained the nomination of 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.

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