Ghanaians Respond to John Mahama's Deputy Ministerial List.

President John Dramani Mahama has published the names of persons he has nominated as Deputy Ministers in several government departments. This announcement sparked debate among Ghanaians, with many voicing their thoughts on the selections.

Among the notable nominees are Justice Srem-Sai, who will serve as Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General, and John Dumelo, who will be Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini has also been appointed Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways.

The full list of Deputy Ministers-designates are:

1. Ministry of Finance – Thomas Nyarko Ampem

2. Ministry of the Interior – Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi

3. Ministry of Defence – Ernest Brogya Gyenfi

4. Ministry of Education – Clement Abas Apaak

5. Ministry of Energy & Green Transition – Richard Gyan-Mensah

6. Ministry of Roads & Highways – Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini

7. Ministry of Justice & Attorney General – Justice Srem-Sai

8. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources – Yusif Sulemana

9. Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs – Rita Naa Odoley Sowah

10. Ministry of Works, Housing, and Water Resources – Gizella Tettey-Agbotui

11. Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts – Yussif Issaka Jajah

12. Ministry of Food and Agriculture – John Kofi Setor Dumelo

13. Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry – Samson Ahi

In addition, President Mahama has named Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba as Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms.

Since the list was made public, many Ghanaians have used social media and other venues to express their views. Some have complimented the President for appointing competent officials with governance experience, while others have questioned his decisions, particularly the nomination of John Dumelo to the Agriculture Ministry.

Supporters of the appointments feel that the chosen persons will help the government run smoothly. However, detractors claim that some nominees lack the essential skills for their roles.