Politics
Sam George, Okudzeto Ablakwa, 15 Other Ministers Were Sworn In

President John Dramani Mahama swore in 17 new ministers to take up key roles in his administration.
Their swearing-in comes after Parliament’s approval of all the ministerial nominees, following a rigorous vetting process and debate.
The president implored them to stay committed to implementing policies and initiatives that will enhance Ghanaians’ quality of life.
The appointed ministerial nominees are
No. | Name | Position |
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1 | Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo | Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment |
2 | Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed | Minister for Environment, Science and Technology |
3 | Samuel Nartey George | Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations |
4 | Kofi Iddie Adams | Minister for Sports and Recreation |
5 | Joseph Bukari Nikpe | Minister for Transport |
6 | Kwabena Mintah Akandoh | Minister for Health |
7 | Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa | Minister for Foreign Affairs |
8 | Felix Kwakye Ofosu | Minister of State in Charge of Government Communications |
9 | Seidu Issifu | Minister of State in Charge of Climate Change and Sustainability |
10 | Charity Gardiner | Regional Minister for Ahafo |
11 | Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu | Regional Minister for Savannah |
12 | Wilbert Petty Brentum | Regional Minister for Western North |
13 | Joseph Nelson | Regional Minister for Western |
14 | Joseph Addae Akwaboa | Regional Minister for Bono |
15 | Francis Owusu Antwi | Regional Minister for Bono East |
16 | Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere | Regional Minister for Central |
17 | Puozuing Charles Lwanga | Regional Minister for Upper West |