President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in a Minister of State and thirteen Deputy Ministers in a brief ceremony held at the Jubilee House, reinforcing his pledge to maintain a lean and efficient government.
Administering the oaths of allegiance, office, and secrecy on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025, the President emphasized his administration’s determination to reduce the size of government while ensuring effective governance.
“From the outset of this administration, I gave a solemn assurance to the people of Ghana that I will fulfil my promise to create a lean, efficient, cost-effective and performance-driven government,” President Mahama stated.
“I committed to reducing the size of government from the largest ever in the history of our country to the smallest ever, while guaranteeing that every ministry or agency critical to national progress receives the necessary support to fulfil its objectives.”
He stressed that the aim was not just to cut numbers but to ensure prudent use of public funds, noting “It is grounded in our firm belief that government must exercise fiscal discipline by ensuring that public resources are used efficiently and responsibly.
There must be a fair balance between government expenditure and the responsibility of citizens to fund national development through their taxes,” he added.
The newly sworn-in Minister of State in charge of Public Sector Reforms, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, speaking on behalf of her colleagues, thanked the President for the confidence reposed in them.
“We are committed to helping you realize your vision of resetting this country to where it belongs,” she said. “Mr. President, I want to make a solemn promise that we will never disappoint you. We will do our best.”
The newly sworn-in Deputy Ministers are:
Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister of Finance.
Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – Deputy Minister of Interior.
Samson Ahi – Deputy Minister Designate of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry
Clement Abass Apaak – Deputy Minister of Education.
Richard Gyan – Mensah – Deputy Minister of Energy and Green Transitions
John Kofi Setor Dumelo – Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Dr. Justice Srem – Sai, Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney – General
Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources.
Yusif Issaka Jaja – Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.
Alhassan Saibu Suhuyini, Deputy Minister of Roads and Highways.
Rita Naa Odoley Sowah – Deputy Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
Gizella Akushika Tetteh-Agbotui – Deputy Minister of Works, Housing and Water Resources.
Ernest Brogya Genfi – Deputy Minister of Defense
President Mahama is expected to submit his final list of Deputy Ministers to Parliament before the end of the week.
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Source: Afote Asomdwoe Laryea/ATLFMNEWS
