Ghana's president, John Dramani Mahama, has named his first group of candidates for government ministerial posts. This was carried out in compliance with Article 78 of Ghana's 1992 constitution. Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister-designate for Energy, and Hon. Ato Forson, the Minister-designate for Finance, are on the list. The newly appointed Attorney General and Minister of Justice is Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini. In his 120-day social contract with the Ghanaian people, John Dramani Mahama promised to name his cabinet within 14 days of assuming office. It is anticipated that these candidates will be vetted by Parliament's appointment committee, which is led by Hon. Bernard Ahiafor, in order to get the government functioning and aid in restoring
Read the following statement. The first group of cabinet nominations is announced by President Mahama. In compliance with Article 78 of the 1992 Ghanaian Constitution, President John Dramani Mahama has nominated the following ministers to the Speaker of Parliament. Honorable Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Designate Minister of Finance Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, Designate Minister of Energy Attorney General and Designee for Justice Hon. Dominic Akuritinga Ayini The nominees' profiles are shown below. With a wealth of knowledge in public finance, macroeconomics, fiscal policy, tax policy, and company management, Hon. Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson is a tax practitioner, economist, and chartered accountant.