The Ghanaian Parliament has approved several deputy ministers and a minister of state, including Lydia Akanvariba for Public Sector Reforms. Seven deputy ministers were appointed across key ministries. The House also approved additional deputy ministerial nominees through both unanimous and majority decisions, emphasizing collaborative governance.
The Parliament of Ghana has officially approved the nominees for deputy ministers and a minister of state, following a thorough vetting process. The decision, made by consensus, includes Lydia Akanvariba, who has been appointed as the Minister of State responsible for Public Sector Reforms, with a focus on improving public sector efficiency and effectiveness.
In total, seven deputy ministers have received approval to assist various government ministries. The approved deputy ministers are: Thomas Ampem Nyarko (Finance), Ebenezer Terlabi (Interior), Samson Ahi (Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry), Clement Apaak (Education), Richard Gyan Mensah (Energy), and John Dumelo (Food and Agriculture). This announcement was made on March 7, 2025, by First Deputy Speaker Bernard Ahiafor.
Subsequently, the House considered a second group of deputy ministers, resulting in additional approvals through a combination of unanimous and majority decisions. Unanimous approvals were granted to Alhassan Suhuyini (Roads and Highways), Rita Naa Odorley Sowah (Local Government), Gizella Tetteh (Works and Housing), and Ernest Brogya Genfi (Defence). Majority approvals included Justice Sai (Deputy Attorney General), Yusif Sulemana (Lands and Natural Resources), and Yusif Isaka Jajah (Creative Arts and Tourism).
The recent approvals in Parliament reflect a significant move towards strengthening the government’s capabilities with a well-selected team of deputy ministers and a dedicated minister of state. The focus on public sector reforms is particularly important for enhancing operational efficiency, as highlighted by the appointment of Lydia Akanvariba. The mix of unanimous and majority decisions illustrates a collaborative approach within the legislative body for addressing critical governmental functions.
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