President John Mahama has sworn in the fourth batch of ministers of state, in accordance with Article 78(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
This follows their approval by Parliament after a thorough vetting process and extensive debates by the Appointments Committee.
The swearing-in ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Friday, February 7, 2025, marked the official start of their roles in critical government positions.
The president administered three oaths to the ministers designate—the oath of allegiance, the oath of office, and the oath of secrecy.
The newly sworn-in ministers include Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister of Sports and Recreation; Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health; Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, Minister of Labour, Jobs and Employment; Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology; Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Minister of Transport; Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of Government Communications; and Issifu Seidu, Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability.
The others are Charity Gardiner, Minister for Ahafo; Salisu Be-Awuribe, Minister for Savannah; Wilbert Petty Brentum, Minister for Western North; Joseph Nelson, Minister for Western; Joseph Addae Akwaboa, Minister for Bono; Francis Owusu Antwi, Minister for Bono East; Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere, Minister for Central; and Puozuing Charles Lwanga, Minister for Upper West.
President Mahama also presented the instruments of office to the newly sworn-in ministers, followed by the signing of the oath book.
