The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred four individuals nominated by President John Dramani Mahama for deputy ministerial positions to the Appointments Committee for vetting.

The referral was announced during parliamentary proceedings on Thursday, July 17, 2025, following a communiqué from the President.

The nominees are Dorcas Affo-Toffey, MP for Jomoro, nominated for Deputy Minister for Transport; James Gyakye Quayson, MP for Assin North, nominated for Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs; Mohammed Adam Sukparu, MP for Sissala West, nominated for Deputy Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations; and Grace Ayensu-Danquah, MP for Essikado-Ketan, nominated for Deputy Minister for Health.

The nominations were first announced by the Minister for Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, on July 9, 2025.

Speaker Bagbin directed the Appointments Committee to conduct public hearings and submit a report to the House, stating:

“Honourable Members, I accordingly refer the nominees to the Appointments Committee for the usual consideration. You are not compelled to consider them expeditiously,” the Speaker directed.

The referrals, made under Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution, mark the next step in the nomination process as the committee evaluates the nominees’ suitability for their proposed portfolios.

The recent nomination by the President completes his selection of ministers and deputy ministers following his assumption of office on January 7, 2025.

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