The approval of Boakye Agyarko as Ghana’s next Energy Minister is in limbo as a cloud of perjury is said to surround his testimony before the appointments committee of parliament.
A standoff between Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka and Minister-designate for Energy, Boakye Kyeremanteng Agyarko on Monday nearly took the shine out of what could have easily passed for the best vetting so far.
Minister-designate for Local Government and Rural Development, Hajia Alima Mahama has hinted that the election of Metropolitan, Municipal, District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) of the assemblies as promised by President Nana Akufo-Addo would only happen after the necessary amendments have been effected in the constitution.
The Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, has revealed that she did not undertake national service after her tertiary education.
President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to name his deputy ministers and regional ministers in the coming days as he rounds up the selection of top talent to help him achieve his vision of a greater, more prosperous Ghana.
Trade and Industry Minister designate, Alan Kyerematen is uncertain about the start of the one district, one factory project which was one on the major highlights of the New Patriotic Party’s campaign ahead of the 2016 elections.
Minister designate for Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen said they would ensure that government limit its borrowing from the financial sector, particularly the banks to allow opportunities for the private sector to access funds.
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is continuing the vetting of ministerial nominees appointed by President Nana Akufo-Addo for various portfolios.
The Independent Public Prosecutor as proposed by the President Nana Akufo-Addo and his New Patriotic Party (NPP) will be a delegation of the Attorney-General, Ms. Gloria Akuffo, Attorney-General and Justice-designate has revealed.
Senior minister-designate and former Minister of Finance, Yaw Osafo Maafo has explained how the government of President Nana Akufo-Addo fulfil their promise of paying the allowances of Nursing and Teacher trainees.
Senior Minister nominee, Yaw Osafo Maafo has expressed his disagreement with the 40-year development plan put out by the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC).
