Meet all the 42 ministerial appointees of Prez Mahama; only 7 are women

President John Dramani Mahama has announced 42 ministerial and regional appointments since assuming office in January 2025, marking significant steps in assembling his administration.

While the list showcases a diverse range of professionals and members of Parliament (MPs), one notable statistic stands out: only seven of these appointees are women, highlighting a persistent gender imbalance in Ghana’s political leadership.

The appointees are spread across various sectors, with portfolios ranging from Finance and Energy to Trade, Education, and Health.

The first batch of nominees, announced on January 9, 2025, included heavyweights such as Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson for Finance and John Abdulai Jinapor for Energy and Green Transition.

However, no women were included in this initial list, raising early concerns about gender representation.

A week later, on January 16, 2025, President Mahama introduced his second batch of nominees. This announcement brought a notable shift, with three women—Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (Gender, Children, and Social Protection), Abla Dzifa Gomashie (Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts), and Emelia Arthur (Fisheries and Aquaculture)—being named to significant roles. Despite this progress, women still accounted for only a fraction of the total appointees.

The third batch, revealed on January 21, 2025, added another 16 names to the list, including key figures like Dr. Edward Omane Boamah (Defence) and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (Foreign Affairs).

However, the absence of new female nominees in this batch further underscored the gender disparity in the appointments.

Among the 16 regional ministers-designate, just two women—Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey (Eastern Region) and Linda Ocloo (Greater Accra Region)—were named, bringing the total number of women appointees across all announcements to seven.

This modest representation calls for deeper conversations about gender inclusivity and equity in governance, even as the administration continues to prioritize competence and experience.

We hope President Mahama considers nominating or appointing more women in his next batch of nominees.

Below is the full list of 42 ministers nominated by President Mahama, so far:

• Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (MP) – Finance
• John Abdulai Jinapor (MP) – Energy and Green Transition
• Dominic Akuritinga Ayine (MP) – Attorney-General and Minister of Justice
• Kwame Governs Agbodza (MP) – Roads and Highways
• Eric Opoku (MP) – Food and Agriculture
• Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (MP) – Gender, Children and Social Protection
• Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP) – Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts
• Emelia Arthur (MP) – Fisheries and Aquaculture
• George Opare-Addo – Youth and Empowerment
• Haruna Iddrisu (MP) – Education
• Ahmed Ibrahim (MP) – Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs
• Elizabeth Ofosu Adjare (MP) – Trade, Agribusiness, and Industry
• Dr. Edward Omane Boamah – Defence
• Samuel Nartey George (MP) – Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations
• Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP) – Lands and Natural Resources
• Kofi Iddie Adams (MP) – Sports and Recreation
• Abdul-Rashid H. Pelpuo (MP) – Labour, Jobs and Employment
• Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP) – Health
• Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed (MP) – Environment, Science and Technology
• Joseph Bukari Nikpe (MP) – Transport
• Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak (MP) – Interior
• Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP) – Foreign Affairs
• Adjei Kenneth Gilbert – Works, Housing, and Water Resources
• Emmanuel Kwadwo Agyekum (MP) – Minister of State in Charge of Special Initiatives
• Felix Kwakye Ofosu (MP) – Government Communications
• Issifu Seidu (MP) – Minister of State, Climate Change, and Sustainability

Regional Ministers

• Puozuing Charles Lwanga – Upper West
• Joseph Addae Akwaboa – Bono
• Francis Owusu Antwi – Bono East
• Wilbert Petty Brentum – Western North
• Eduamoah Ekow Panyin Okyere – Central
• Joseph Nelson – Western
• Ali Adolf John – Northern
• John Kwadwo Gyapong – Oti
• James Gunu – Volta
• Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey – Eastern
• Ibrahim Tia – North East
• Dr. Frank Amoakohene – Ashanti
• Akamugri Donatus Atanga – Upper East
• Charity Gardiner – Ahafo
• Salisu Be-Awuribe – Savannah
• Linda Ocloo (MP) – Greater Accra

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