President Mahama swears in Ablakwa, Akandoh, Sam George, and 14 other ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn into workplace 17 new ministers as a part of efforts to form his administration.

Amongst these sworn in are Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sam George as Minister for Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, and Kwabena Mintah Akandoh as Minister for Well being, amongst others.

In a quick ceremony held on the Jubilee Home on Friday, seventh February 2025, the ministers, led by President Mahama, took the Oath of Allegiance, adopted by the Oath of Minister of State and the Oath of Secrecy. They had been then offered with their Devices of Appointment and formally signed the oath e-book.

Addressing the gathering, President Mahama announced that he had directed the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, to impose a ban on non-essential journey and first-class flights for all appointees in his administration.

He additionally emphasised the necessity for his appointees to undertake a modest life-style and prioritise the welfare of Ghanaians.

Moreover, President Mahama revealed that he would meet with members of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) committee to evaluation their findings and take acceptable motion.

Full Record of Ministers Sworn into Workplace

1. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo – Minister for Labour, Jobs, and Employment

2. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed – Minister for Surroundings, Science, and Know-how

3. Samuel Nartey George – Minister for Communications, Digital Know-how, and Improvements

4. Kofi Iddie Adams – Minister for Sports activities and Recreation

5. Joseph Bukari Nikpe – Minister for Transport

6. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Well being

7. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister for Overseas Affairs

8. Felix Kwakye Ofosu – Minister of State in Cost of Authorities Communications

9. Seidu Issifu – Minister of State in Cost of Local weather Change and Sustainability

10. Charity Gardiner – Regional Minister for Ahafo

11. Salisu Be-Awuribe Issifu – Regional Minister for Savannah

12. Wilbert Petty Brentum – Regional Minister for Western North

13. Joseph Nelson – Regional Minister for Western

14. Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Regional Minister for Bono

15. Francis Owusu Antwi – Regional Minister for Bono East

16. Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Regional Minister for Central

17. Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Regional Minister for Higher West