Parliament’s Appointments Committee will on Monday, February 20, 2023, start vetting ministers and deputy minister-nominees recently announced by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.
The nominees to appear before the committee include Member of Parliament (MP) for Adansi Asokwa, K.T. Hammond, the Minister-designate for Trade and Industry, the MP for Nhyiaeso, Stephen Amoah (Sticka) who would be serving as his deputy.
MP for Abetifi, Bryan Acheampong was also nominated as the Minister for Food and Agriculture while Stephen Asamoah Boateng is going to the Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Ministry as minister.
Karaga MP, Mohammed Amin Adam was named by the president as Minister of State at the Finance Ministry while Herbert Krapah was nominated deputy Minister for Energy.
The Ministers responsible for Health, Transport, Lands and Natural resources, Education and Roads and Highways are expected to appear before the house to answer questions.
The Speaker will also admit statements.
On Wednesday, Parliament will launch 30 years of parliamentary democracy.
President Akufo-Addo will also brief the House on the State of the Nation on February 28.
This was presented by Majority leader, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu.
Source: ghanaweb.com
