The rumors of a pending shake-up in government have finally been put to rest as President Akufo-Addo has released a list of affected Ministries.
This development comprises outright removals, reassignments, and fresh appointments.
In a press statement from the Jubilee House, Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta is one of the officials removed from his post. He will be replaced by, Mohammed Amin Adam.
Others who have been relieved of their duties include Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu, Road Minister Kwame Amoako-Atta, and Sanitation Minister Freda Prempeh, among others.
The Speaker of Parliament has referred the nominations to the Appointments Committee.
Full list of Ministers axed
Finance Minister – Ken Ofori-Atta
Gender, Children and Social Protection – Lariba Abudu
Sanitation and Water Resources – Freda Prempeh
Oti Region - Joseph Makubu
Health Minister – Kwaku Agyemang-Manu
Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister – Dr. Kwaku Afriyie
Roads and Highways – Kwasi Amoako-Atta
Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Devt – Dan Botwe
Tourism, Arts and Culture – Ibrahim Mohammed Awal
List of Deputy Ministers removed
Deputy Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Minister – Moses Anim
Deputy Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development Minister – Collins Ntim Aboagye
Deputy Communications and Digitalisation Minister – Ama Pomaa Boateng
Deputy Energy Minister – William Owuraku Aidoo
Deputy Education Minister – Gifty Twum Ampofo
Deputy Health Ministers – Tina Mensah and Mohammed Asei Seini
Deputy Lands and Natural Resources Minister – Benito Owusu Bio
Deputy Employment and Labour Relations Minister – Bright Wireko-Brobbey
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