{"id":343776,"date":"2025-01-16T12:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/?p=343776"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:43:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:43:54","slug":"president-mahama-nominates-9-more-ministers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/news\/politics\/president-mahama-nominates-9-more-ministers\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"President Mahama nominates 9 cabinet and 3 regional Ministers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By Seli Baisie<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a list of ministerial nominees, including nine cabinet positions and three regional ministers to Parliament for approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haruna Iddrisu, a seasoned politician and former Minority Leader in Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Governs Kwame Agbodza is set to take charge of the Roads and Highways Ministry, a vital sector for improving infrastructure and enhancing connectivity across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In agriculture, Eric Opoku has been named Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture. With a solid track record in rural development, he is expected to focus on improving food security and providing support to farmers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opare Addo, the NDC Youth Organiser, has been chosen to lead the newly established Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment. This ministry will prioritize youth-related initiatives, focusing on reducing unemployment and encouraging innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare has been nominated to oversee the Ministry for Trade and Agribusiness. Her focus will include strengthening Ghana\u2019s trade partnerships and boosting agribusiness as a key contributor to the economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahmed Ibrahim is set to lead the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs, while Emelia Arthur has been nominated to head the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The appointments, covering important regions and ministries, are expected to enhance the government&#8217;s emphasis on governance, infrastructure, youth development, and economic progress<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Below is the list of nominees:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"852\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-16-at-11.52.57-AM.jpeg?resize=800%2C852&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-343777\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-16-at-11.52.57-AM.jpeg?resize=962%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 962w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-16-at-11.52.57-AM.jpeg?resize=282%2C300&amp;ssl=1 282w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-16-at-11.52.57-AM.jpeg?resize=768%2C818&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.gbcghanaonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-01-16-at-11.52.57-AM.jpeg?w=1116&amp;ssl=1 1116w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Seli Baisie President John Dramani Mahama has submitted a list of ministerial nominees, including nine cabinet positions and three regional ministers to Parliament for approval. Haruna Iddrisu, a seasoned politician and former Minority Leader in Parliament, has been nominated as Minister for Education. 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