Mahama Releases New Batch of Minister Nominees, George Opare Addo Selected For New Ministry
- President John Dramani Mahama has released a third batch of ministerial nominees for vetting
- George Opare Addo has been nominated to head the newly created Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment
- Haruna Iddrisu was also nominated as the Education Minister-designate in the latest batch of nominations
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President John Mahama has released another batch of ministerial nominees.
National Democratic Congress Youth Organiser George Opare Addo has been selected to head the newly created Ministry for Youth Development and Empowerment.
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A statement from the presidency shows that more familiar names feature in the list, with Haruna Iddrisu nominated as the Education Minister-designate in his latest batch of nominations and Eric Opoku nominated as the Minister for Food and Agriculture.
These nominees join the three non-regional ministerial picks already nominated and vetted. Ten regional minister picks were also previously nominated but have not been vetted.
Two of the nominees, Joseph Nelson for the Western Region Minister and Amelia Arthur, are from the Western Region, which has prompted some praise from the NDC in the region.
In a statement to YEN.com.gh, the Western Region NDC Communications director, Richard Kirk-Mensah, lauded the appointments.
"These nominations reflect the trust and confidence President John Dramani Mahama has in the Western Region’s capable leaders."
Profiles of Mahama's cabinet nominees
Agnes Naa Momo Lartey is a seasoned legislator and development expert with over 20 years of experience managing governance, health, education, and women's rights projects. As the Member of Parliament for Krowor Constituency, she serves on key parliamentary committees, shaping national policy and advancing gender and community-focused initiatives.
Emelia Arthur is a development specialist with expertise in local governance, natural resource management, and gender inclusion. A former Presidential Staffer, Deputy Regional Minister, and District Chief Executive, she has led policy alignment, capacity-building, and participatory planning initiatives.
Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere is an educationist and management expert with over 20 years of leadership experience in education, governance, and general administration. As a two-term Member of Parliament for the Gomoa East Constituency, he spearheaded development initiatives in the area. He is currently the Executive Director of the Centre for Artisan and Apprentice Development, where he has designed and implemented training programs that have empowered over 5,000 artisans and apprentices.
George Opare-Addo is a lawyer, local government official, business executive, and accomplished party organiser. His political activism and organisational skills earned him the position of National Youth Organizer of the NDC, a role he has held since 2018. He is also a former Municipal Chief Executive for the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly.
Joseph Nelson is a public servant and finance and economic management expert with extensive experience in business management across Ghana and the UK. In public service, he previously served as the Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA).
Eric Opoku is a seasoned politician with law, agriculture, and leadership expertise. With over 12 years of parliamentary experience, he has risen from the back benches to become the Ranking Member on the Food, Agriculture, and Cocoa Affairs Committee.
Haruna Iddrisu is a politician, lawyer, business magnate, and leader with extensive experience in Ghana's Parliament. He has held roles ranging from Deputy Ranking Member to Majority and Minority Leader in various parliaments under the Fourth Republic. He has also served as Minister for Employment and Labour Relations and Minister for Communications.
Wilbert Petty Brentum is a politician, chartered accountant, local government professional, and mining expert with decades of experience. He has held technical, managerial, and regulatory roles in the mining industry and has also served as an Assembly Member in the Juaboso Electoral Area of the Juaboso District.
Ahmed Ibrahim is a Ghanaian politician and public servant. He holds an MBA in Finance from GIMPA and a BA in Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Ghana. Since 2009, he has served as a Member of Parliament, representing Tain and later Banda constituencies, and has held leadership roles such as Deputy Majority and Minority Whip.
Kwame Governs Agbodza is a Ghanaian architect and politician with extensive experience in architectural design and project management. Since 2013, he has been the Member of Parliament for Adaklu, rising through parliamentary ranks as Deputy Ranking Member, Ranking Member, Minority Chief Whip, and now Majority Chief Whip of the 9th Parliament.
Abla Dzifa Gomashie is a politician and creative arts expert with decades of experience in advocacy and youth leadership. As the two-term Member of Parliament for the Ketu South Constituency, she has championed development and community support initiatives. She previously served as Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, where she championed promoting Ghanaian culture and tourism through theatre arts.
Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare is a lawyer, international relations expert, business executive, and politician with two decades of experience in legal practice and advocacy. She has served at the strategic level on several boards, driving performance in multi-million-dollar companies. As Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, she led initiatives to promote Ghana as a prime tourism destination and fostered collaborations with the creative arts industries.
Mahama appoints National Security Coordinator
YEN.com.gh reported that Mahama made key national security appointments on January 15.
Former Chief of Staff Prosper Douglas Bani has been appointed National Security Advisor to the President.
DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak will serve as the National Security Coordinator, ensuring a cohesive strategy across all security initiatives.
COP Nathan Kofi Boakye has been appointed Director of Operations at the Presidency to oversee operational effectiveness in security matters.
Charles Kipo has been named Director General of the National Intelligence Bureau.
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