Parliament’s Appointments Committee will on Friday, July 25, 2025, vet the final group of deputy ministerial nominees appointed by President John Dramani Mahama as he finalizes the formation of his executive team.
The four nominees were selected in line with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution, which mandate the President to appoint ministers and deputy ministers with the approval of Parliament.
The nominees up for vetting include:
Dorcas Affo-Toffey, Member of Parliament for Jomoro, nominated as Deputy Minister for Transport
James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, nominated as Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs
Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, nominated as Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, nominated as Deputy Minister for Health
President Mahama formally communicated the nominations to Parliament through the Speaker, describing the appointments as crucial to building a responsive and efficient government capable of delivering on key development priorities.
The Appointments Committee will examine the nominees’ professional backgrounds, policy perspectives, and understanding of sector-specific challenges. Their performance during the vetting will determine whether they receive parliamentary approval to assume office.
The nominations are part of President Mahama’s broader agenda to deepen governance reforms and accelerate service delivery across critical sectors such as health, transport, foreign affairs, and digital innovation.
