President John Agyekum Kufuor has made changes in the nominations of two deputy ministers, a statement signed by Ms Elizabeth Ohene, Government Spokesperson, said on Monday.

Prof. Abena Busia who was nominated as Deputy Minister of Economic Planning and Regional Integration is staying on in the United States for a while longer to enable her to complete her contract with her University.

It said President Kufuor has nominated as her replacement Ms Gloria Afua Akuffo, private legal practitioner and assigned her to be Deputy Minister of Justice and Attorney General.

Capt. Nkrabea Effah Dartey (RTD) originally nominated to that position has been re-designated to the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development.