Mahama Swears In Deputy Ministers

Mahama Swears In John Dumelo, Srem Sai, Suhuyini, and Other Deputy Ministers

A new group of deputy ministers, including John Dumelo, Alhassan Suhuyini, and Justice Srem Sai, have been formally sworn in by President John Dramani Mahama to assist various government ministries. On Wednesday, March 12, the swearing-in ceremony was held at the Jubilee House after they were successfully vetted and approved by Parliament.

These deputy ministers will support their sector ministers in carrying out important government directives, promoting national growth, and making sure their ministries run smoothly.

President Mahama urged the recently appointed officials to serve diligently and put Ghanaians’ interests first during the occasion. He underlined the importance of cooperation, honesty, and dedication to the advancement of the country.

“Your appointment is a call to serve the people of Ghana. I expect you to work in unity with your sector ministers to implement policies that will improve the lives of our citizens,” Mahama stated.

John Dumelo, who takes up the role of Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture, and Alhassan Suhuyini, the newly appointed Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways, assured the President of their dedication to executing government initiatives effectively.

The full list of newly sworn-in deputy ministers includes:

Justice Srem Sai – Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Justice and Attorney General

Ernest Brogya Gyenfi – Deputy Minister for Defence

Thomas Nyarko Ampem – Deputy Minister for Finance

Alhassan Suhuyini – Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways

John Dumelo – Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture

Dr. Clement Apaak – Deputy Minister for Education

Sampson Ahi – Deputy Minister for Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry

Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi – Deputy Minister for the Interior

Richard Gyan-Mensah – Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition

Yusif Sulemana – Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources

Yussif Issaka Jajah – Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts

Rita Naa Odoley Sowah – Deputy Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy & Religious Affairs

Gizella Tettey-Agbotui – Deputy Minister for Works, Housing, and Water Resources

Lydia Akanvariba – Minister of State for Public Sector Reforms

With these appointments, the Mahama-led government aims to strengthen governance, enhance policy implementation, and ensure efficient service delivery across various sectors. The newly sworn-in officials are expected to bring their expertise and dedication to advancing Ghana’s development agenda.

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