President John Dramani Mahama has announced his list of ministers, regional ministers, ministers of state, and other appointments, marking a significant restructuring of the government. The list, which was updated to January 30, 2025, includes 23 ministers, 16 regional ministers, 3 ministers of state, and 47 other appointments.This restructuring aims to increase efficiency, reduce administrative costs, and improve governance. The appointments reflect President Mahama’s commitment to aligning government priorities with national development objectives.
𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 (𝟮𝟯)
1. Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson – MINISTER FOR FINANCE
2. Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor – MINISTER FOR ENERGY AND GREEN TRANSITION
3. Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini – ATTORNEY-GENERAL AND MINISTER FOR JUSTICE
4. Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP) – MINISTRY OF ROADS AND HIGHWAYS
5. Eric Opoku (MP) – MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
6. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP) – MINISTRY OF GENDER, CHILDREN AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
7. Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP) – MINISTRY OF TOURISM, CULTURE AND CREATIVE ARTS
8. Emelia Arthur (MP) – MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
9. George Opare-Addo – MINISTRY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EMPOWERMENT
10. Haruna Iddrisu (MP) – MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
11. Ahmed Ibrahim (MP) – MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CHIEFTAINCY AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS
12. Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare (MP) – MINISTRY OF TRADE, AGRIBUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
13. Dr. Edward Kofi Omane Boamah – MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
14. Samuel Nartey George, MP – MINISTRY OF COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS
15. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP – MINISTRY OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES
16. Kofi Iddie Adams, MP – MINISTRY OF SPORTS AND RECREATION
17. Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo, MP – MINISTRY OF LABOUR, JOBS AND EMPLOYMENT
18. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, MP – MINISTRY OF HEALTH
19. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, MP – Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
20. Joseph Bukari Nikpe, MP – MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT
21. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, MP – MINISTRY OF INTERIOR
22. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, MP – Ministry of Foreign Affairs
23. Adjel Kenneth Gilbert – MINISTRY OF WORKS, HOUSING AND WATER RESOURCES
𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 (𝟭𝟲)
1. GREATER ACCRA – Linda Ocloo, MP
2. ASHANTI – Dr. Frank Amoakohene
3. CENTRAL – Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere
4. EASTERN – Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey
5. WESTERN – Joseph Nelson
6. WESTERN NORTH – Wilbert Petty Brentum
7. OTI – John Kwadwo Gyapong
8. VOLTA – James Gunu
9. UPPER EAST – Akamugri Donatus Atanga
10. UPPER WEST – Puozuing Charles Lwanga
11. NORTHERN – Ali Adolf John
12. NORTH EAST – Ibrahim Tia
13. AHAFO – Charity Gardiner
14. SAVANNAH – Salisu Be-Awuribe
15. BONO – Joseph Addae Akwaboa
16. BONO EAST – Francis Owusu Antwi
𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘 (𝟯)
1. Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum, MP – MINISTER OF STATE IN CHARGE OF SPECIAL INITIATIVES
2. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP – MINISTER OF STATE, GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATIONS
3. Issifu Seidu, MP – MINISTER OF STATE, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY
𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 (𝟰𝟳)
1. Mrs. Joyce Bawah Mogtari – PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER & SPECIAL AIDE TO THE PRESIDENT
2. Stanislav Xoese Dogbe – DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (OPERATIONS)
3. Nana Oye Bampoe Addo – DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF (ADMINISTRATION)
4. Seth Emmanuel Terkper – PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER ON THE ECONOMY
5. Professor Francis Dodoo – PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER, NATIONAL ANTI-CORRUPTION PROGRAMME
6. Larry Gbevlo-Lartey – SPECIAL ENVOY TO THE ALLIANCE OF SAHELIAN STATES
7. Nana Yaa Jantuah – PRESIDENTIAL STAFFER
8. Beatrice Annangfio – PRESIDENTIAL STAFFER
9. Shamima Muslim – DEPUTY PRESIDENTIAL SPOKESPERSON
10. Professor Kwaku Danso-Boafo – CABINET SECRETARY
11. Justina Nelson – ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE MINERALS INCOME AND INVESTMENT FUND
12. Sammy Gyamfi Esq. – ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE PRECIOUS MINERALS MARKETING COMPANY (PMMC)
13. Wisdom Kweku Deku – EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NATIONAL IDENTIFICATION AUTHORITY
14. Prosper Douglas Bani – NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR TO THE PRESIDENT
15. DCOP Abdul-Osman Razak – NATIONAL SECURITY COORDINATOR
16. COP Nathan Kofi Boakye (Rtd.) – DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AT THE PRESIDENCY
17. Charles Kipo – DIRECTOR GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE BUREAU
18. Afetsi Awoonor – ACTING MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BOST
19. Victoria Emeafa Hardcastle – ACTING CEO OF THE PETROLEUM COMMISSION
20. Godwin Kudzo Tamaklo – CEO OF THE NATIONAL PETROLEUM AUTHORITY
21. Albert Kingsford Somana Bagbin – SPEAKER OF PARLIAMENT
22. Dr. Ransford Anyertey Abbey – ACTING CEO OF COCOBOD
23. Anthony Sarpong – ACTING COMMISSIONER-GENERAL OF GHANA REVENUE AUTHORITY
24. Felix Gyamfi – ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME
25. Abraham Amaliba – ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY (NRSA)
26. Malik Basintale – ACTING CEO YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AGENCY (YEA)
27. Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko – ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY (NCA)
28. Michael Kpessa-Whyte – DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF STATE INTEREST AND GOVERNANCE AUTHORITY
29. Adam Mutawakilu – ACTING CEO OF GHANA WATER COMPANY LIMITED (GWCL)
30. Abass Nurudeen – ACTING CEO SOCIAL INVESTMENT FUND
31. Sylvester Adinam Mensah – ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE GHANA EXPORT–IMPORT BANK (GEXIM)
32. Christopher Boadi-Mensah – ACTING CEO OF NATIONAL PENSIONS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (NPRA)
33. Emmanuel Siisi Quainoo – ACTING HEAD OF GAMING COMMISSION
34. Dr. Mary Awusi – ACTING CEO GHANA FREE ZONE AUTHORITY
35. Edmond Kombat – MANAGING DIRECTOR OF TEMA OIL REFINERY (FOR)
36. Joshua Alabi – BOARD CHAIRMAN OF GCB BANK
37. James Agyenim-Boateng – MANAGING DIRECTOR OF STATE INSURANCE COMPANY (SOCIAL)
38. Margaret Ansei – ACTING CEO OF THE GHANA ENTERPRISES AGENCY
39. Edward Abambire Bawa – ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF THE GHANA NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (GNPC)
40. Osman Ayariga Esq – ACTING CEO NATIONAL YOUTH AUTHORITY
41. Dr. James Klutse Avedzi – ACTING DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC)
42. Alexander Kwaku Asafo-Agyei – REGISTRAR OF THE GHANA SCHOLARSHIPS SECRETARIAT
43. Prof Samuel Kaba Akoriyea – DIRECTOR-GENERAL FOR GHANA HEALTH SERVICES (GHS)
44. Prof. Kobby Mensah – ACTING CEO OF GHANA TOURISM DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
45. Prof. Ransford Gyampo – CEO OF GHANA SHIPPERS AUTHORITY
46. Abdulai Bashiru Dapilah – ACTING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ECONOMIC AND ORGANIZED CRIME OFFICE (EOCO)
47. Julius Neequaye Kotey – ACTING CEO OF DVLA