Parliament has approved Gyakye Quayson, Afo-Toffey, Adam Sukparu and Dr Ayensu-Danquah
The Parliament of Ghana has approved the nomination of four members of the House for various deputy ministerial roles by President John Dramani Mahama.
The nominees include Dorcas Affo Toffey, MP for Jomoro, nominated for the position of Deputy Minister of Transport; James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, nominated as Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, nominated as Deputy Minister of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; and Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, nominated as Deputy Minister of Health.
The approval by the House was based on a recommendation from the Appointments Committee of Parliament in a report presented on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Commenting on the committee’s report, members from the Minority and Majority Caucuses noted the individual qualities of the nominees and expressed confidence in their ability to provide the needed assistance to their ministers in the interest of national development.
The four nominees were all vetted by the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, July 25, 2025, in accordance with Article 78(1).
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