President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is preparing to introduce substantial revisions to his ministerial lineup in a notable cabinet reorganization, addressing escalating demands for a restructuring.
Reports from various sources indicate that the incoming ministers are scheduled to convene with the president at the Jubilee House for preparatory discussions preceding the formal declaration, anticipated as early as Wednesday, February 14, 2024.
The upcoming ministerial reorganization on Valentine’s Day is anticipated to include the departure of the controversial Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, following criticism from members of his party, according to insiders close to the presidency.
Insider accounts indicate that the reshuffle is comprehensive, aimed at strengthening the party’s stance as the December election approaches.
As part of this overhaul, ministers who failed to secure their parliamentary seats during the party’s primaries or did not contest in their constituencies will be substituted with new faces, primarily MPs.
This unexpected move, particularly concerning Ofori-Atta’s significant governmental role, has drawn attention from political analysts.
Here are the reported key appointments in the recent reshuffle:
1. Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover: New Greater Accra Regional Minister: Titus-Glover steps in for Henry Quartey, bringing considerable experience to enhance regional development efforts in the capital.
2. Dr. Mohammed Adam Amin Anta: Minister of Finance Designate: Dr. Adam Amin Anta, MP for Karaga and Minister of State at the Finance Ministry, succeeds Ken Ofori-Atta. His technocratic background underscores the government’s dedication to economic stability amid ongoing IMF discussions.
3. Lydia Alhassan:New Sanitation and Water Resources Minister: Lydia Alhassan, MP for Ayawaso West Wuogon, replaces Freda Prempeh following Prempeh’s defeat in the parliamentary primary to Dr. Gideon Buoko.
4. Andrew Agyepa Mercer: Minister of Tourism: Mercer, currently the Deputy Minister of Energy and MP for Sekondi, assumes the role of Minister of Tourism to enhance the tourism sector and attract more visitors to the country.
5. Henry Quartey:Interior Minister Designate: Quartey, a respected figure in the government, is appointed as the Interior Minister Designate. His previous experience as deputy at the same ministry adds to his suitability for maintaining internal security and safeguarding the nation’s borders.
6. Ophelia Hayford Mensah: Minister for Environment Science, Technology, and Innovation: Ophelia Hayford Mensah, MP for Mfantesman, takes over from Dr. Kwaku Afriyie, bringing her expertise and dedication to environmental conservation to address climate change and implement green initiatives.
Other notable appointments include:
1.Ms. Fatimatu Abubakar:as the substantive Information Minister.
2.Kojo Oppong Nkrumah:moving to Works and Housing.
3.Francis Asenso Boakye:taking over from Kwasi Amoako-Attah as Roads and Highways Minister.
Additionally, several Deputy Ministers have been appointed, including Abdul-Aziz Musah Ayaba, Prince Hamid Armah, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, among others.
This cabinet reshuffle is anticipated to spark enthusiasm and anticipation among Ghanaians as they look forward to the implementation of new policies and initiatives under the reconfigured cabinet.