President John Dramani Mahama has formally requested Parliament’s approval for the appointment of 10 regional ministers.
A communication from the presidency has been sent to the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, seeking the vetting and confirmation of the nominees.
The nominees are:
– Northern Region: Adolf John Oti – John Kwadwo Gyapong
– Volta Region: James Gunu
– Eastern Region: Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjel Awatey
– North-East Region: Ibrahim Tia
– Ashanti Region: Dr. Frank Amoakohene
– Upper East Region: Akamugri Donatus Atanga
– Ahafo Region: Charity Gardiner
– Savannah Region: Salisu Bi-Awuribe
– Greater Accra Region: Linda Ocloo, MP
Six regions, including Bono, Bono East, Central, Western, Western North, and Upper West, are yet to have nominees appointed.