The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to commence its vetting process today, Monday, February 24, 2025, to assess President John Mahama’s nominees for deputy ministerial positions. This crucial step ensures that all appointees meet the necessary qualifications and are fit for their respective roles.
Who is Facing the Vetting Committee Today?
Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, the Minister of State Designate for Public Sector Reforms, will be the first to appear before the committee. Additionally, three deputy ministerial nominees will be vetted today:
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister for Finance
- Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
- Sampson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
Strict Measures in Place for a Smooth Vetting Process
To maintain order and efficiency during the vetting process, the committee has restricted the number of guests per nominee. According to Alhassan Umar, a committee member and MP for Zabzugu, only 10 guests per nominee will be allowed in the vetting chamber.
“February 24, the Appointments Committee will begin vetting the 14 nominees announced by the President three weeks ago. Four will be vetted on Monday, three on Tuesday, and four on Wednesday. The remaining nominees, initially scheduled for Thursday, will now be vetted on Friday, February 28, due to the President’s State of the Nation Address,” Umar stated.
Full List of Deputy Ministerial Nominees
Here is the complete list of nominees set for vetting this week:
Monday, February 24
- Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba – Minister of State Designate for Public Sector Reforms
- Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister for Finance
- Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – Deputy Minister for Interior
- Sampson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
Tuesday, February 25
- Ernest Brogya Gyenfi – Deputy Minister for Defence
- Clement Abas Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education
- Richard Gyan-Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy & Green Transition
Wednesday, February 26
- Alhassan Sayibu Suhuyini – Deputy Minister for Roads & Highways
- Justice Srem-Sai – Deputy Minister for Justice & Attorney General
- Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister for Lands & Natural Resources
- Rita Naa Odoley Sowah – Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs
Friday, February 28 (Rescheduled due to the President’s State of the Nation Address)
- Gizella Tettey-Agbotui – Deputy Minister for Works, Housing & Water Resources
- Yussif Issaka Jajah – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture & Creative Arts
- John Kofi Setor Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food & Agriculture
Why This Vetting Process Matters
The vetting process is a critical step in ensuring the transparency and accountability of government appointments. Each nominee will be scrutinized based on their qualifications, past experience, and ability to contribute to national development.
For more insights on the vetting process and governance updates, visit Ghana’s Parliament Official Website