Parliament has approved the third batch of ministers nominated by President John Mahama following their vetting by the Appointments Committee.
The approved ministers are the Member of Parliament (MP) for Banda, Ahmed Ibrahim as the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs; MP for Krowor, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey as the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection.
The other is MP for Techiman North, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare who has been approved as Minister for Trade, Industry and Agribusiness.
The approval follows the recommendation f the Appointment Committee and a Parliamentary debate on Thursday, January 23.
The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Asiamah Amoako, presided over the session as the House debated the approval of the nominees.
After hours of extensive deliberation, both the Majority and Minority caucuses acknowledged that the three ministerial nominees have the ability to lead their respective ministries.
The Second Deputy Speaker subsequently confirmed the appointments.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
