Twelve people were nominated as Deputy Ministers-Designate, including John Dumelo.

John Dumelo and twelve other people have been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as Deputy Ministers-Designate. President Mahama's spokesperson, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, made the statement. Ayawaso West Wuogon's member of parliament, John Dumelo, has been appointed deputy minister of agriculture. Additionally, Justice Srem-Sai was appointed the Attorney General and Justice Deputy Minister-designate. Alhassan Suhuyini is listed as the Deputy Road Minister, and Clement Apaak is named as the Deputy Minister of Education.