Mahama swears in Ato Forson, Haruna Iddrisu, four other Ministers

President John Dramani Mahama has today, January 22, 2024 swear into office six minister designates approved by parliament.

The ministers are Dr Ato Forson- Minister for Finance, John Jinapor- Minister for Energy & Green Transition, Dr Dominic Ayine- Attorney General &Minister for Justice, Haruna Iddrisu- Minister for Education Eric Opoku- Minister for Food and Agriculture and KwameAgbodza- Minister for Roads and Highways.

The swearing-in followed the approval by parliament after rigorous vetting by the Appointment Committee.

Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony which took place at the Jubilee House, President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to being the leanest and most efficient in the nation’s history, capping ministerial appointments at a total of 60.

“As the ministers are approved by Parliament and as they are sworn in, I will proceed to name deputy ministers for some of the ministries, which will bring the total number of ministers to 60,” he stated.

He charged them to discharge their duties to alleviate the suffering of the Ghanaians and eschew the arrogance of power.

The President promised them that his doors would always be opened to assist them where need be.