This is a listing of the ministers who are currently serving in the New Patriotic Party government of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in Ghana originally formed on 7 January 2017 following the winning of the December 2016 general election when Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party became president.
Ministers
edit| Current Government | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
| President | Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo[1] | January 7, 2017 – |
| Vice President | Mahamudu Bawumia[1] | January 7, 2017 – |
| Sector Ministers[2]Note 1 | ||
| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
| Ministry of Trade and Industry | Kobina Tahir Hammond (MP)[3]Alan John Kyerematen[4][5][6] Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah (MP) (Deputy minister)[7] Robert Ahomka-Lindsey (Deputy minister)[8] |
24 March 2023 - Incumbent
January 27, 2017 – January 16, 2023[9][10] (nominated) |
| Ministry of Finance | Hon. Mohammed Amin Adams[11]
Ken Ofori-Atta[12][5][6] Dr Stephen Amoah[13] |
February 2024 –
January 27, 2017 – February 2024[15] |
| Ministry of Defence | Dominic Nitiwul[12][5][6] Derrick Oduro (Maj.) (Deputy minister) |
January 27, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of The Interior | Ambrose Dery[12][5][6] Henry Quartey (Deputy minister)[16] |
January 27, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Energy and Petroleum | John Peter Amewu
Owuraku Aidoo (Deputy minister)[17] |
August 2018-
January 27, 2017 –August 2018 |
| Office of Attorney General and Ministry of Justice | Gloria Akuffo[12][5][6] Godfred Dame (Deputy minister)[20] Joseph Dindiok Kpemka (Deputy minister) |
January 27, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Shirley Ayorkor Botwe (MP)[21][22] Mohammed Habbib Tijani (Deputy minister) Charles Owiredu (Deputy minister) |
January 29, 2017 - (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Food and Agriculture | Owusu Afriyie Akoto (MP)[4][5][6] Bryan Acheampong (MP)[3] William Agyapong Quaitoo (Deputy minister) Sagre Bambangi (Deputy minister) George Oduro (Deputy minister) |
January 27, 2017 – 24 March 2023 - Incumbent (nominated) - August 29, 2017[23] (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Education | Matthew Opoku-Prempeh | January 27, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Health | Kwaku Agyemang-Manu[24] Dr Bernard Oko-Boye[25](MP) (Deputy minister) Tina Gifty Naa Ayele Mensah (Deputy minister) |
January 27, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Monitoring and Evaluation (Ghana) | Anthony Akoto Osei [26][27] William Kwasi Sabi (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Regional Reorganization and Development (Ghana) | Dan Kweku Botwe (MP)[26][27] Martin Agyei-Mensah Korsah (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources | Samuel Abu Jinapor
Kwaku Asomah-Cheremeh John Peter Amewu[26][27] Benito Owusu Bio (Deputy minister) |
August 2018-
February 7, 2017 –August 2018 |
| Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (Ghana) | Cecilia Abena Dapaah (MP)[26][27] Patrick Boamah (Deputy minister) Michael Yaw Gyato (Deputy minister) |
August 2018 – 22 July 2023[28] (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Railway Development (Ghana) | Joe Ghartey[26][27] Kwaku Agyenim Boateng (Deputy minister) Andy Appiah-Kubi (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations | Ignatius Bafuor Awuah (MP)[26][27] Bright Wireko Brobbey (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Transport | Kweku Ofori Asiamah[26][29] Nii Kwartei Titus Glover (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts (Ghana) | Catherine Ablema Afeku (MP)[30][31] Mark Okraku-Mantey (Deputy minister)[32] |
February 10, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Special Development Initiative (Ghana) | Mavis Hawa Koomson (MP)[30][31] | February 10, 2017 – |
| Senior Minister (Ghana) | Yaw Osafo-Maafo[12][5][6] | January 27, 2017 – |
| Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology | Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng[4][27] Patricia Appiagyei (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) |
| National Security Ministry (Ghana) | Albert Kan-Dapaah[33][5][6] | January 27, 2017 – |
| Ministry of Youth and Sports | Isaac Kwame Asiamah (MP)[34][31] Pius Enam Hadzide (Deputy minister) |
February 10, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development (Ghana) | Alima Mahama[12][5][6] Osei Bonsu Amoah (Deputy minister) Collins Ntim (Deputy minister) Kwasi Boateng Agyei (Deputy minister) |
January 27, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Works and Housing (Ghana) | Samuel Atta Akyea (MP)[26][27] Freda Prempeh (Deputy minister) Eugene Antwi (Deputy minister) Barbara Asher Ayisi(Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Communication | Ursula Owusu Ekuful (MP)[26][27] George Andah (Deputy minister) Vincent Sowah Odotei (Deputy minister) |
February 7, 2017 – (nominated) (nominated) |
| Ministry of Information | Fatimatu Abubakar[35]
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah[36] Mustapha Abdul-Hamid[30][31] Ama Dokuaa Asiamah Adjei (Deputy minister) |
February 2024 –
August 2018- February 2024 February 10, 2017 –August 2018 (nominated) |
| Ministry of Roads and Highways | Francis Asenso-Boakye
Kwesi Amoako Atta[26][27] |
February 2024 –
February 7, 2017 – February 2024 |
| Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection | Cynthia Morrison[36]
Gifty Twum Ampofo (Deputy minister) |
November 2018-
February 7, 2017 –August 2018 |
| Ministry of Planning | George Yaw Gyan-Baffour (Prof.) (MP)[30][31] | February 10, 2017 – |
| Ministry of Fisheries And Aquaculture | Elizabeth Afoley Quaye (MP)[30][31] Francis Kingsley Ato Cudjoe (Deputy minister) |
February 10, 2017 – ? (nominated) |
| Ministry for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (Ghana) | Kofi Dzamesi[30][31] Stephen Asamoah Boateng (MP)[3] Paul Essien (Deputy minister) |
February 10, 2017 – 2023 24 March 2023 - Incumbent (nominated) |
| Ministry of Inner cities and Zongo Development (Ghana) | Abubakar Boniface Siddique (MP)[30][31] | February 10, 2017 –August 2018
August 2018- |
| Ministry of Business Development | Ibrahim Mohammed Awal[30][31] | February 10, 2017 – |
| Minister for Parliamentary Affairs (Ghana) | Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu (MP)[30][31] | February 10, 2017 – |
| Ministry of Aviation | Joseph Kofi Koddi Adda[31] Kwabena O. Darko-Mensah (Deputy minister) |
August 2018– (nominated) |
| Ministers of State | ||
| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
| Minister of State at the Office of the President in charge of Public Procurement | Sarah Adwoa Safo[37][38]Note 2 | April 4, 2017 – |
| Minister of State at the Ministry of Education in charge of Tertiary Education | Kwesi Yankah (Prof.)[37][38] | April 4, 2017 – |
| Minister of State at the Ministry of Agriculture | Nurah Gyeile[37][38] | April 4, 2017 – |
| Minister of State at the Office of the President | Bryan Acheampong (MP)[37][38] | April 4, 2017 – |
| Regional Ministers | ||
| Region | Officeholder | Term |
| Ashanti Regional Minister | Simon Osei-Mensah[39][40] Elizabeth Agyeman (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Brong Ahafo Region | Kweku Asomah-Cheremeh[39][40] Evans Opoku[36] (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Central Region | Kwamena Duncan[39][40] Thomas Agyei Baffour (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Eastern Region | Kwakye Darfour[39][40] Joseph Tetteh (MP) (Nkansah Sampson) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Greater Accra Regional Minister | Ishmael Ashitey[39][40] Elizabeth Kwatsoo Tetteh Sackey (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Northern Region | Salifu Saeed[39][40] Solomon Namliit Boar (MP) (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Upper East Region | Alhassan Samari[39][40] Frank Fuseini Adongo (MP) (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Upper West Region | Sulemana Alhassan[39][40] Amidu Ishaq (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Volta Regional Minister | Archibald Letsa[39][40] Maxwell Blagogee (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
| Western Region | Kwaku Afriyie[39][40] Eugenia Gifty Kusi (Deputy minister) |
February 19, 2017 – (nominated) |
Local Government Administration
edit| Local government administrators | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Region | Assembly | Administrative subdivision | Chief Executive | Term |
| Greater Accra Region | Accra | Metropolitan | Mohammed Adjei Sowah | (nominated) |
| Ashanti Region | Kumasi | Metropolitan | Osei Assibey Antwi | (nominated) |
| Western Region | Secondi/Takoradi | Metropolitan | Anthony K. K. Sam | (nominated) |
| Northern Region | Tamale | Metropolitan | Iddrisu Musa | (nominated) |
| Northern Region | Bole | District | Alele Veronica Herming[41] | (nominated) |
| Ashanti Region | Ahafo Ano North | Martina Appiah-Nyantakyi | (nominated) | |
| Ashanti Region | Ejisu-Juaben | Beatrice Serwah Derkyi | (nominated) | |
| Ashanti Region | Sekyere East | Mary Boatemaa Marfo | (nominated) | |
| Ashanti Region | Nkansah Sampson | Catherine Reckling | (nominated) | |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Banda | Mary Okone | (nominated) | |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Dormaa West | Mary Ameyaa | (nominated) | |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Nkoranza North | Gifty Akosa Arthur | (nominated) | |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Nkoranza South | Diana Attaa-Kusiwaa | (nominated) | |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Sunyani East | Municipal | Evelyn Amma Kumi Richardson[42] | May 5, 2017 - |
| Brong-Ahafo Region | Tain | Charity Foriwaa Dwommoh | (nominated) | |
| Central Region | Abura/Asebu/Kwamankese | Felicia Aba Hagan | (nominated) | |
| Central Region | Agona West | Municipal | Justina Marigold Assan[43] | May 5, 2017 - |
| Eastern Region | Ayensuano | Florence Governor | (nominated) | |
| Eastern Region | New Juaben | Comfort Asante | (nominated) | |
| Eastern Region | Suhum | Margaret Darko | (nominated) | |
| Greater Accra Region | Ada East | Sarah Dugbakie Pobee | (nominated) | |
| Greater Accra Region | Ga East | Janet Tulasu Mensah | (nominated) | |
| Greater Accra Region | La Dade Kotopon | Gladys Mann Dedey | (nominated) | |
| Greater Accra Region | La Nkwantanang Madina | Jennifer Dede Afagbedzi | (nominated) | |
| Greater Accra Region | Ledzokuku-Kwowor | Municipal | Adjeley Twum Gyamrah[44] | May 15, 2017 - |
| Northern Region | Sagnarigu | Mariama Iddrisu | (nominated) | |
| Northern Region | Savelugu-Nanton | Ayishetu Seidu | (nominated) | |
| Northern Region | Tolon | Amama Ayibu | (nominated) | |
| Upper East Region | Bawku East | Victoria Ayamba | (nominated) | |
| Upper East Region | Nabdam | Agnes Anamoo | (nominated) | |
| Upper East Region | Pusiga | Zubeiru Abdulai | (nominated) | |
| Upper West Region | Daffiama Bussie Issa | Nadi Sanda Imoro | (nominated) | |
| Upper West Region | Nadowli | Katherine Lankono | (nominated) | |
| Upper West Region | Jirapa | Christine Bonbbanye-Amadu | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Boateng Adaklu | Josphine Ohene | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Afadjato South | Wisdom Semanu Seneadza | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Agotime-Ziope | David Dickson Dzorkpe | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Akatsi North | Prince Sodoke Amuzu | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Akatsi South | Leonelson Adzidogah | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Biakoye | Millicent Kabuki Carboo | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Central Tongu | Thomas Moore Zonyrah | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Ho Central | Nelson Akorli | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Ho West | Ernest Victor Apau | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Hohoe | Andrews Teddy Ofori | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Jasikan | Lawrence Aziale | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Kadjebi | Maxwell Kofi Asiedu | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Keta | Seth Yormewu | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Ketu North | Anthony Avorgbedor | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Ketu South | Edem Elliot Agbewornu | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Kpando | Elvis Kweku Djampoh | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Krachi East | Patrick Jilima | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Krachi Nchumuru | Appiah Augustine | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Krachi West | Douglas Osei Nti | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Nkwanta North | Jakayi Jackson | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | Nkwanta South | John Thasun | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | North Dayi | Kudjo Edmund Attah | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | North Tongu | Richard Collins Arku | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | South Dayi | Elia Boateng | (nominated) | |
| Volta Region | South Tonu | Emmanuel Louis Agama | (nominated) | |
| Western Region | Ahanta West | Henrietta Mary Eyison | (nominated) | |
| Western Region | Juaboso | Martha Kwayie Manu | (nominated) | |
| Western Region | Wasa Amenfi West | Helena Appiah | (nominated) | |
| Upper West Region | Wa | Municipal | Moomin Issahaku Tahiru[45] | May 4, 2017 - |
| Eastern Region | Akuapem North | Municipal | Denis Edward Aboagye[46] | May 10, 2017 - |
Parliamentary appointments
edit| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker of Parliament | Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin[47] | January 7, 2021 - |
| First Deputy Speaker of Parliament | Joseph Osei Owusu (MP)[47] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Majority Leader | Osei Kyei Mensah Bonsu (MP)[47] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Deputy Majority Leader | Sarah Adwoa Safo (MP)[47] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Majority Chief Whip | Kwasi Ameyaw-Cheremeh (MP)[47] | January 7, 2017 - |
Government administrative staff
edit| Administrative staff | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
| Chief of Staff | Frema Osei-Opare[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Deputy Chief of Staff | Samuel Abu Jinapor[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Secretary to the Cabinet | Mercy Yvonne Debrah-Karikari[49] | February 14, 2017 |
| Executive Secretary to the president | Nana Bediatuo Asante[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Director of Communications at the Presidency | Eugene Arhin[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Deputy Director of Communications at the Presidency | Fatimatu Abubakari[50] | February 16, 2017 - |
| National security adviser | Emmanuel Okyere (Brig.-Gen.)[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| National security coordinator | Joshua Kyeremeh[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Director of Research | Victor Newman[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Political assistant to the president & deputy chief of staff | Francis Asenso-Boakye[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Director of state protocol | Hassan Ahmed[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Director of Operations | Lord Oblitey Commey[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Personal assistant to the president | Saratu Atta[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Presidential staffer | Clara Napaga Tia Sulemana[48] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Presidential staffer | Charles Bissue[51] | March 10, 2017 - |
Heads of Institutions
edit| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Director General of National Communications Authority | Joseph Anokye[52] | (appointed) |
| Director General of Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority | Michael Achagwe Luguje[53] | June 5, 2018- |
| Executive Secretary of Ghana Free Zones Authority | Michael Okyere Baafi[54] | January 27, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of National Petroleum Authority | Hassan Tampuli[55] | January 27, 2017 - |
| Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery | Isaac Osei[56] | January 7, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation | Kofi Koduah Sarpong[57] | January 25, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company Limited | Edwin Alfred Provencal[58] | August 26, 2019 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of National Identification Authority | Ken Agyeman Attafuah (Prof.)[59] | January 28, 2017 - |
| Executive Director of National Service Scheme | Mustapha Ussif[60] | February 6, 2017 - |
| Deputy Executive Director of National Service Scheme (Operations and Programmes) | Gifty Oware-Aboagye[61] | February 6, 2017 - |
| Deputy Executive Director of National Service Scheme (Finance and Administration) | Gifty Oware-Aboagye[61] | February 6, 2017 - |
| Executive Director of the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training | Fred Kyei Asamoah[62] | February 6, 2017 - |
| Commissioner General of Ghana Revenue Authority | Emmanuel Kofi Nti[63] | February 17, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Ghana National Gas Company | Benjamin K. D. Asante [64] | February 1, 2017 - |
| Coordinator for the National Youth Authority | Sylvester Mensah Tetteh[65] | September 12, 2019 - |
| Deputy Chief Executive of the National Youth Authority | Nelson Owusu Ansah[65] | September 12, 2019 - |
| Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority | Akosua Asaa Manu[66] | September 12, 2019 - |
| Chief Executive of the Forestry Commission | Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie[67] | February 23, 2017- |
| Director General of Ghana Health Service | Nsiah Asare[67] | February 23, 2017- |
| Chief Executive Officer of Microfinance and Small Loans Center | Stephen Amoah[67] | February 23, 2017- |
| Deputy Executive Secretary of Microfinance and Small Loans Center | Maame Afia Akoto[68] | March 8, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Oil Company Limited | Kwame Osei-Prempeh[67] | February 23, 2017- |
| Chief Executive Officer of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority | Kwasi Agyemang Busia[69] | February 28, 2017- |
| Chief Executive Officer of Public Procurement Authority | Agyenim Boateng Agyei[70] | March 9, 2017 - |
| Director General of National Disaster Management Organisation | Eric Nana Agyeman-Prempeh[71] | March 10, 2017 - |
| Deputy Director General of National Disaster Management Organisation | Abu Ramadan[72] | March 10, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Food and Drugs Authority | Delese Mimi Darko[73] | March 7, 2017 - |
| Director of Ghana Standards Authority | Alex Dodoo (Prof.)[74] | July 27, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Export Import Bank | Lawrence Agyinsam[75] | March 11, 2017 - |
| President of Creative Arts Council | Mark Okraku-Mantey[76] | March 1, 2017 - |
| Director of Creative Arts Council | Gyankroma Akufo-Addo[76] | March 1, 2017 - |
| Secretary of Creative Arts Council | Bibi Bright[76] | March 1, 2017 - |
| Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Forestry Commission | Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie[77] | March 14, 2017 - |
| Deputy Commissioner of National Commission for Civic Education | Kathleen Addy[78] | March 15, 2017 - |
Ambassadorial roles
edit| Host country | Officeholder | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | Ayikoi Otoo[79] | (nominated) |
| Germany | Gina Blay[79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| United States of America | Baffour Adjei Bawuah [79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| United Kingdom | Papa Owusu-Ankomah[79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| France | Anna Bossman[79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| China | Edward Boateng[79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| Nigeria | Rashid Bawa[79][80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| Kingdom of Morocco | Stephen Mahamudu Yakubu[80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| Côte d'Ivoire | Frederick Daniel Laryea[80] | June 3, 2017 - |
| Republic of Equatorial Guinea | Esther Dzifa Ofori[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Zambia | Margaret Ekua Prah[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Federative Republic of Brazil | Prof. Abena Pokua Busia[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Italy | Paulina Patience Abagaye[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of South Africa | George Ayisi-Boateng[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Burkina Faso | Naa Bolinaa Saaka[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of India | Mike Nii Nortey Oquaye jnr[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Sheikh T.B Damba[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Federal Democratic of Ethiopia | William Azuma Awinador Kanyirigi[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Turkey | Salma Frances Mancell-Egala[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Arab Republic of Egypt | Paul Okoh[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Malta | Mercy Bampo Addo[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Togo | Kwasi Owusu-Yeboa[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| The Netherlands | Sophia Horner-Sam[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| The Kingdom of Denmark | Amerley Ollennu Awua-Asamoa[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - January 6, 2021 |
| Republic of Namibia | Elizabeth Salamatu Forgor[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Cuba | Napoleon Abdulai[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Republic of Mali | Gen. Francis Adu-Amanfoh[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Vatican | Joseph Kojo Akudibilah[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Ambassador-at-large | Dr. Edward Nasigiri Mahama[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Ambassador-at-large | Rasheed Seidu Inusa[81][82][83] | July 11, 2017 - |
| Benin | Alowe Leo Kaba[84][85] | August 2, 2017 - |
| Republic of Kenya | Francisca Ashietey-Odunton[84][85] | August 2, 2017 - |
| Czech Republic | Virginia Hesse[84][85] | August 2, 2017 - January 6, 2021 |
| South Korea | Dedo Difie Agyarko-Kusi[84][85] | August 2, 2017 - |
Council of State
edit| Officeholder | Term |
|---|---|
| Stanley Nii Adjiri Blankson[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Sam Okudzeto[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Nana Otuo Siriboe II[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Nana Kofi Obiri Egyir II[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Alberta Cudjoe[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Aminu Amadu[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Margaret Amoakohene[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Sahanun Moqtar[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Georgina Kusi[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Sule Yiremiah[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Joseph Boateng Danquah[86]Note 3 (Lt. General, retd) | February 27, 2017 - |
| Nana Owusu-Nsiah[86]Note 4 | February 27, 2017 - |
| Paa Kofi Ansong[86] | February 27, 2017 - |
| Togbe Afede XIV[86]Note 5 | February 27, 2017 - |
| Georgina Theodora Wood[87] | June 8, 2017 - |
Other political appointments
edit| Office(s) | Officeholder | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Special Independent prosecutor of government | Martin Amidu[88] | January 11, 2018 -November 15, 2020 |
| Kissi Agyebeng | August 5, 2021- | |
| Chief of Defense Staff | Obed Akwa (Lt. General)[89][90] | March 5, 2017 - |
| Chief of Army Staff | William Azure Ayamdo (Major General)[90] | March 5, 2017 - |
| Chief of Air Staff | Maxwell Mantsebi-Tei Nagai (Air Vice Marshal)[91] | January, 2016 - |
| Chief of Naval Staff | Peter Kofi Faidoo (Rear Admiral)[92] | January, 2016 - |
| Inspector General of Police of the Ghana Police Service | James Oppong-Boanuh[90][93] | March 5, 2017 - |
| Board Chairman of Ghana Infrastructural Investment Fund | Christopher Ameyaw Akumfi (Prof.)[94] | March 10, 2017 - |
| Board Chairman of Millennium Development Authority | Yaa Ntiamoah Badu (Prof.)[95] | March 13, 2017 - |
| Board Chairman of Ghana Cocoa Board | Hackman Owusu-Agyeman[96] | March 28, 2017 - |
| Board Chairman of National Hajj Secretariat | Ibrahim Cudjoe Quaye[97] | February 11, 2017 - |
| Government representative on Board of National Media Commission | Kenneth Agyei Kuranchie[98] | (nominated) |
| Governor of the Bank of Ghana | Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison[99][100] | April 3, 2017 - |
| Board Chairman of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation | Frederick Worsemao Armah Blay[101] | May 11, 2017- |
| Board member of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation | Kofi Koduah Sarpong [102] | May 11, 2017- |
| Director of communications of Ghana Gas Company Limited | Ernest Owusu-Bempah[103] | (nominated) |
| Chief Justice of Ghana | Sophia Akuffo[104] | (nominated) |
| Chairman of Ghana Oil Company Board of Directors | Kwamena Bartels[105] | (appointed) |
| Board member of Ghana Oil Company | Patrick Akpe Kwame Akorli[105] | (appointed) |
| Board Chairman of National Information Technology Agency | Mohammed-Sani Abdulai | August, 2017- |
See also
editNotes
edit- 1.^Note 1 Cabinet does not include deputy ministers. Article 76(1) of the 1992 Constitution states that, "There shall be a cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President and not less than ten and not more than nineteen Ministers of State".[106]
- 2.^Note 2 Sarah Adwoa Safo doubles as Deputy Majority Leader.
- 3.^Note 3 A former Chief of Defense Staff of the Ghana Armed Forces.
- 4.^Note 4 A former Inspector General of Police.
- 5.^Note 5 Ex-officio member as per President of National House of Chiefs.
References
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