Parliament has approved all the outstanding Deputy Ministerial nominees appointed by the President by consensus.
This follows the submission of a report by the Appointments Committee in accordance with Article 79 (1) of the 1992 Constitution and Order 217 of the Standing Orders of Parliament.
After evaluating the nominees’ qualifications, professional experiences and responses to questions, the Committee reported that each of the them demonstrated competence, insight and readiness to assume their respective roles.
The four Deputy Minister nominees who have been approved by Parliament include: Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Deputy Minister for Transport, James Gyakye Quayson, Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and Prof. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, Deputy Minister for Health.
The President on July 9, 2025 announced the nomination of these persons as Deputy Ministerial nominees.
A letter to this effect released by Minister in Charge of Government Communication said their names have been submitted to Parliament for approval.
“President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the Constitution, submitted the names of the underlisted to Parliament, through the Speaker, for prior approval to serve as Deputy Ministers,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said.
Subsequently, all nominees were vetted by the Committee on July 25, 2025.
By Christian Yalley
