The Appointments Committee of Parliament is expected to commence the vetting of Ministers and Deputy Ministers nominated by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo from Monday, February 20, 2023.
On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, announced that President Akufo-Addo had appointed K.T Hammond, Member of Parliament for Adansi Asokwa, as Minister of Trade and Industry, with Dr. Stephen Amoah, Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, as his deputy.
Bryan Acheampong, the Member of Parliament for Abetifi, has also been appointed Minister of Food and Agriculture.
Stephen Asamoah Boateng was appointed as the Minister for Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs among others subject to the vetting and approval of Parliament.
The Appointments Committee of Parliament has thus slated next week Monday and Tuesday to consider and approve the nominations of the President.