Bagbin refers Deputy Ministerial nominees to Appointments Committee for vetting

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has referred the nominations of four individuals appointed as Deputy Ministers to the Appointments Committee for vetting and possible approval.

According to the Speaker, this latest batch represents the final set of deputy ministerial appointments made by President John Dramani Mahama to complete his ministerial team.

The nominees are:

• Dorcas Affo-Toffey– Deputy Minister-designate for Transport
• James Gyakye Quayson– Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs
• Mohammed Adam Sukparu – Deputy Minister-designate for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation
• Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah– Deputy Minister-designate for Health

“The nominees have distinguished themselves in public service and possess the requisite publications, experience, and integrity to support the respective sector ministers in effectively discharging their duties,” the Speaker stated in Parliament on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Speaker Bagbin added that the Curriculum Vitae and supporting documents of the nominees have been submitted to assist the vetting process.

He also expressed confidence that the Appointments Committee will give the nominations due consideration.