Parliament has approved five ministerial nominees despite objections from the Minority Caucus. Four nominees passed without opposition, but Samuel Nartey George faced strong resistance.
The Appointments Committee had backed Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Samuel George, Kofi Adams, and Joseph Bukari Nikpe.
On February 4, 2025, Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako presided over the heated session.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin opposed George's nomination. He cited George's past criticism of former President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Afenyo-Markin argued George's temperament made him unfit to lead the Communications Ministry. The Majority Caucus dismissed these concerns, insisting George had proven his competence.
The Minority abstained from the final vote on George, but his nomination was passed by voice vote with no opposition.
Parliament approved Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo as Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed will lead the Environment, Science, and Technology Ministry.
Samuel George will take over Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations. Kofi Iddie Adams will head Sports and Recreation. Joseph Bukari Nikpe will be the Minister of Transport.
The Minority expressed frustration at the outcome. But the Majority prevailed in confirming the new Cabinet members.
The Appointments Committee had backed Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Samuel George, Kofi Adams, and Joseph Bukari Nikpe.
On February 4, 2025, Second Deputy Speaker Andrew Asiamah Amoako presided over the heated session.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin opposed George's nomination. He cited George's past criticism of former President Akufo-Addo and Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Afenyo-Markin argued George's temperament made him unfit to lead the Communications Ministry. The Majority Caucus dismissed these concerns, insisting George had proven his competence.
The Minority abstained from the final vote on George, but his nomination was passed by voice vote with no opposition.
Parliament approved Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo as Minister of Labour, Jobs, and Employment. Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed will lead the Environment, Science, and Technology Ministry.
Samuel George will take over Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations. Kofi Iddie Adams will head Sports and Recreation. Joseph Bukari Nikpe will be the Minister of Transport.
The Minority expressed frustration at the outcome. But the Majority prevailed in confirming the new Cabinet members.
