President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated the Deputy Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, and Member of Parliament for Walewale, Lariba Zuweira Abudu, as Minister-designate for Gender, Children and Social Protection.
This is in accordance with article 78 of the Constitution.
A Release from the Jubilee House and signed by the Director of Communications, Eugene Arhin reiterated the nominee’s appointment is subject to the approval of Parliament.
Also pursuant to article 79 of the Constitution, President Akufo-Addo has nominated Francisca Oteng Mensah, Member of Parliament for Kwabre East, as Deputy Minister-designate for the same Ministry.
“The President is hopeful that Parliament will expedite the approval of his nominees for this important Ministry, so they can assist in the effective delivery of his mandate for his second term in office,” the release concluded.
President Akufo-Addo last week relieved Sarah Adwoa Safo of her position as the Gender Minster.
This was contained in a press statement issued from the Presidency on Thursday, July 28, signed by the Communications Director, Eugene Arhin.
Source: Ghana/Kasapafmonline.com/102.5 fm
