Ghana’s Parliamentary Appointments Committee vets four deputy minister-designates today, July 25, 2025, completing President John Mahama’s first-year cabinet selections.
The nominees include Assin North MP James Gyakye Quayson for Foreign Affairs, Jomoro MP Dorcas Affo-Toffey for Transport, Sissala West MP Mohammed Adam Sukparu for Communications, and Essikado-Ketan MP Grace Ayensu-Danquah for Health.
These appointments submitted to Parliament on July 9 under constitutional Articles 78(1) and 79(1) mark the final phase of ministerial confirmations for the National Democratic Congress government. The vetting solidifies administrative leadership ahead of policy implementation targeting key sectors like digital innovation and healthcare.
Quayson’s nomination follows his re-election after a protracted legal battle over his parliamentary eligibility. Affo-Toffey brings coastal constituency experience to transport infrastructure planning, while Ayensu-Danquah’s health portfolio aligns with her medical background. Sukparu’s role underscores government priorities in technology expansion.
The committee’s approval will activate full operational capacity across ministries as President Mahama advances his agenda against a backdrop of opposition scrutiny from the New Patriotic Party.
