The vetting of the first batch of ministerial nominees presented by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama is set to begin today, January 13, 2025 in parliament.
The vetting procedure would begin with the examination of Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Member of Parliament for Ajumako-Enyan-Esiam and Majority leader of the ninth parliament, who has been nominated Minister-designate for Finance. He is expected to convince the house by presenting possible and feasible solution to stabilize Ghana’s economy, especially in these challenging times of compounding public debts and high inflation rates.
Next to be examined would be John Abdullai Jinapor, Minister designate for Energy.
The former Deputy Minister for Energy, is expected to address Ghana’s energy sector concerns including unreliable power supply, energy development and energy sector debt. The vetting would allow him give insight into his plans for the energy sector.
Last nominee to face the Appointments committee would be Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, nominated as the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice-designate.
He is the Bolgatanga East Member of Parliament, a legal practitioner and Former Attorney General. As a legal advisor to government, he would be pivotal in addressing legal reforms and ensuring justice for all Ghanaians.