President Akufo-Addo Ministerial Reshuffle: Get all the Facts

by Sir JoeFebruary 15, 2024February 15, 2024

The President of the Republic, Nana Akufo-Addo, announced a reshuffle of ministers on Wednesday, 14th February 2024. This release came in a letter signed by Eugene Arhin, the Director of Communications at the Office of the President.

The President personally conveyed his sincere appreciation directly to each of the departing Ministers and Deputy Ministers for their commitment, competence, dedication, and hard work during their time in office. Their contributions significantly aided in the fulfillment of the government’s mandate to the Ghanaian people over the past seven (7) years. The President extended well wishes to each of them for success in their future endeavors,” the statement added.

Following the reshuffle, President Nana Akufo-Addo has submitted to Parliament, seeking prior approval, the names of new individuals for appointment as Ministers and Deputy Ministers of State. This process aligns with articles 78, 79, and 256, respectively, of the 1992 Constitution.

The list of ministers relieved or sacked from their roles are as follows:

Finance: Ken Ofori-Atta
Interior: Hon. Ambrose Dery, MP
Health: Hon. Kwaku Agyeman Manu, MP
Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation: Hon. Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, MP
Information: Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP
Roads and Highways: Hon. Kwasi Amoako-Atta, MP
Works and Housing: Hon. Francis Asenso Boakye, MP
Gender, Children, and Social Protection: Hon. Lariba Abudu, MP
Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development: Hon. Dan Botwe, MP
Sanitation and Water Resources: Hon. Freda Prempeh, MP
Tourism, Arts, and Culture: Ibrahim Mohammed Awal
Greater Accra Region: Hon. Henry Quartey, MP
Oti Region: Mr. Joseph Makubu

The list of deputy ministers relieved or sacked from their roles are as follows:

Information: Ms. Fatimatu Abubakar
Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development: Hon. Collins Ntim Aboagye, MP and Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah, MP
Communications and Digitilisation: Hon. Ama Pomaa Boateng, MP
Health:Hon. Tina Mensah, MP and Hon. Mohammed Asei Seini, MP
Works and Housing: Hon. Abdulai Abanga, MP
Lands and Natural Resources: Hon. Benito Owusu Bio, MP
Fisheries and Aquaculture Development: Hon. Moses Anim, MP
Energy: Hon. William Owuraku Aidoo, MP and Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, MP
Education: Hon. Gifty Twum Ampofo, MP
Employment and Labour Relations: Hon. Bright Wireko-Brobbey, MP

New nominations of ministerial designates are:

Health: Hon. Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye
Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation: Hon. Ophelia Mensah Hayford, MP
Information: Ms. Fatimatu Abubakar
Gender, Children, and Social Protection: Hon. Dakoa Newman, MP
Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development: Hon. Martin Adjei-Mensah Korsah
Sanitation and Water Resources: Hon. Lydia Seyram Alhassan
Tourism, Arts, and Culture: Hon. Andrew Egyapa Mercer, MP
Greater Accra Region: Hon. Titus Glover
Oti Region: Mr. Daniel Machator

New nominations of deputy ministerial designates are:

Information: Hon. Sylvester Tetteh, MP
Local Government, Decentralisation, and Rural Development: Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, MP
Communications and Digitilisation: Hon. Charles Acheampong, MP
Health: Hon. Adelaide Ntim, MP and Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, MP
Works and Housing: Hon. Dr. Prince Hamidu Armah, MP
Lands and Natural Resources: Hon. Akwasi Konadu, MP
Fisheries and Aquaculture Development: Hon. Musah Abdul Aziz Ayaba, MP
Energy: Hon. John Kobina Sanie, MP and Hon. Collins Adomako Mensah, MP
Education: Hon. Kingsley Nyarko, MP
Employment and Labour Relations: Hon. Festus Awuah Kwofie, MP
Gender, Children, and Social Protection: Hon. Benjamin Sekyere Yeboah, MP