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Parliament Confirms First Batch Of Ministerial Nominees Vetted

Written by Sarah Boye

Parliament has confirmed the first batch of ministerial nominees chosen by President John Dramani Mahama after a comprehensive vetting and debate process. The approved nominees include:

– Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson as Finance Minister

– John Jinapor as Energy Minister

– Dr. Dominic Ayine as Attorney General and Minister for Justice

On Monday, January 13, 2025, the Appointments Committee conducted the vetting, rigorously assessing the nominees’ qualifications, experience, and visions for their roles.

The committee then presented its findings to the House for debate, where Members of Parliament engaged in detailed discussions on the nominees’ competencies and plans to address national challenges.

Following the debate, MPs voted to approve the nominees, allowing them to take up their ministerial positions. 

SOURCE; Citinewsroom

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