Parliament’s Appointments Committee will today, Friday, July 25, conduct vetting for the final group of individuals nominated for deputy ministerial positions.
President John Dramani Mahama made the nominations in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
The four nominees, all Members of Parliament, are expected to appear before the Committee for evaluation and approval.
The nominees include Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, selected for the role of Deputy Minister for Transport, and James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, who has been put forward as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs.
Also appearing before the Committee are Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, nominated for the position of Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations, and Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, who has been proposed as Deputy Minister of Health.
The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, referred the nominations to the Appointments Committee on July 17.
This vetting marks the final round of deputy ministerial assessments under the current administration.
Following approval, the nominees will assist their respective sector ministers in implementing government programmes and strengthening service delivery.
Adomonline.com
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