Ministerial nominees: Vetting commences today

The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to begin vetting ministerial nominees today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The five-day exercise is scheduled to end on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

The nomination of the appointees is subject to parliamentary approval, after which successful individuals will be sworn into office by President Akufo-Addo.

On February 14, President Nana Akufo-Addo announced a major shake-up of the ministers forming the government, with the notable person being removed from office being Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

President Akufo-Addo also axed Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Ibrahim Awal Mohammed and Oti Regional Minister Joseph Makubu.

Ministers and deputy ministers who doubled as legislators but failed to retain their seats in the just-ended parliamentary primaries of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) were also removed from office.

Below is the timetable for the ministerial vetting.